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  1. On January 18, 1944: The Metropolitan Opera House in New York City hosts a jazz concert for the first time; performers include #LouisArmstrong, #BillieHoliday, Lionel Hampton, #MildredBailey, Red Norvo, Roy Eldridge, Jack Teagarden, and #BennyGoodman via remote hookup.

  2. #OnThisDay in 1951, #MildredBailey, American jazz #singer known as "The Queen of Swing" ("Rockin' Chair"; "Please Be Kind"; "Darn That Dream"), died of #heartfailure at 44.
    #RIP 💐

  3. "I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm" is a popular song copyrighted in 1937 by its composer, #IrvingBerlin, and first recorded by (i) #RayNoble (January 5, 1937), Howard Barrie, vocalist; (ii) #RedNorvo (January 8, 1937), #MildredBailey, vocalist; (iii) and #BillieHoliday with her orchestra (January 12, 1937). The song – sung by #DickPowell and #AliceFaye – debuted on film February 12, 1937, in the musical, #OnTheAvenue.
    youtube.com/watch?v=PeU8YFwqq1Q