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April 5, 1898 ~ Nicolaiih El-Michelle, commonly known as jazz trombonist Herb Flemming, born in Butte, Montana, USA ~ Besides some work in America, Flemming toured extensively in Europe through the late 1930s, employed in ensembles led by James Reese Europe and Sam Wooding, with his own outfit the International Rhythm Aces, and as accompanist for Josephine Baker. After returning to America, Flemming has worked with Earl Hines, extensively with Fats Waller, and with the likes of Noble Sissle, Red Allen, Albert Nicholas, and Walter Bishop Sr ~ El-Michelle passed away in 1976
April 5, 1869 ~ Composer Albert Roussel, full name Albert Charles Paul Marie Roussel, born in Tourcoing, France ~ Regarded as one of the most prominent French composers of the Interbellum period. Influenced by Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel, gravitating towards neoclassicism later on in his career. Well known works written by Roussel include Suite For Piano, Le Festin De L'Araignee, and Third Symphony ~ Roussel passed away in 1937April 5, 1595 ~ Lutenist John Wilson born in Faversham, UK ~ Principal composer for the King's Men. Part of a group of artists and musicians surrounding the court of King Charles I. Following the latter's execution in 1649 would show his Royalist sympathies in his Psaleterium Carolinum, a versification of an earlier work by Thomas Stanley ~ Wilson passed away in 1674