String bass and tuba player Chink Martin was born (Martin N. Abraham) in New Orleans on June 10, 1886 (1889?). Martin began his career with the Reliance Brass Band around 1910. He worked with New Orleans Rhythm Kings, Halfway House Orchestra, New Orleans Harmony Kings, New Orleans Swing Kings, Crawford-Ferguson Night Owls, and others. He also played at Preservation Hall. Martin passed away in New Orleans on January 7, 1981. See Chink Martin's extensive recording credits. See more on Chink Martin here and here.
1894
Late trumpet player Ernest "Punch" Miller (aka Kid Punch) was born in Raceland, LA on June 10, 1894. Miller left New Orleans in the early 20's for long stints in Chicago and New York. After his return in 1956, he worked and toured with George Lewis and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Miller was the subject of the 1971 documentary "Til The Butcher Cuts Him Down". He died in New Orleans on December 2, 1971. Read more here. Watch Punch Miller videos on YouTube.
1898
Piano player and vocalist Octave Crosby was born in New Orleans on June 10, 1898. Crosby played with Louis Dumaine, Papa Celestin, Alvin Alcorn, and others. He was a fixture at the Paddock Lounge on Bourbon Street in the 50's. See Octave Crosby recording credits. Listen to Octave Crosby music on YouTube.
1921
Alto, tenor and baritone sax player Porter Kilbert was born in Baton Rouge, LA on June 10, 1921. Kilbert worked with Benny Carter, Roy Eldridge, Red Saunders, Quincy Jones (video), and many others. Kilbert passed away in Chicago on October 23, 1960 at age 39. Read more here. See Porter Kilbert recording credits. Listen to Porter Kilbert music on YouTube.
1925
Blues man Schoolboy Cleve was born (Cleveland White) in East Baton Rouge, LA on June 10, 1925. White began playing the harmonica at age 6, and by the mid-1940's, was playing club dates around Baton Rouge. He later played with Lloyd Reynaud's band in Opelousas and with Lightnin' Slim, before starting his own band in the 50's. He passed away on February 5, 2008 at age 82. Read more here. Listen to Schoolboy Cleve music on YouTube.
1940
R&B drummer Clarence Brown (aka Junie Boy, aka Mule) was born in New Orleans in June 10, 1940. Brown, who passed away on April 9, 2003, was a longtime member of Fats Domino's band (see Fats Domino "Live From Austin, TX"). He also worked with The Hawketts, Willie Tee, Allen Toussaint and George French.
1947
Louis Armstrong and His All Stars consisting of Jack Teagarden, Bobby Hackett, Peanuts Hucko, Johnny Guarnieri, Al Hall, Al Casey, Cozy Cole, and Ernie Caceres recorded "Jack Armstrong Blues", "Rockin' Chair", "Some Day You'll Be Sorry", and "Fifty-Fifty Blues" at Victor studios in New York on June 10, 1947. This was the first recording of Satchmo's composition "Some Day". Read more here. Listen to the recordings here.
1950
"Stack-A'Lee (Parts I & II)" by pianist Archibald (Leon T. Gross) entered the Billboard R&B Singles Chart on June 10, 1950. It peaked at #10 on the chart.
1957
"Susie-Q" by Dale Hawkins entered the Billboard R&B Chart on June 10, 1957. The track, which featured future Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitar legend James Burton, later reached the No. 7 position.
1961
Famed New Orleans jazz club Preservation Hall officially opened on June 10, 1961. Performers on opening day included Kid Sheik Colar, George Lewis, Eddie Summers, Harrison Verrett, Alcide Slow Drag Pavageau and Alex Bigard. Watch this brief documentary on Preservation Hall. See this article on the Hall's 60th anniversary in 2021.
1998
Popular French Quarter pianist and entertainer Johnnie Bachemin was found murdered in his Pauger Street apartment on June 10, 1998. A former dancer, Bachemin performed at clubs and theaters around the world. His TV credits included two appearances on "The Ed Sullivan Show". Prior to his death, Bachemin, age 74, led his trio at the Mystick Den in the Royal Sonesta Hotel, a gig he had led since 1993.
New Orleans based jazz clarinetist and sax player Jacques Gauthe died in his sleep on June 10, 2007 while on tour in France. Gauthe was born in Gascony in the south of France. He moved to New Orleans in 1968 and became a regular on the local jazz scene (with Kid Thomas, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and others).
2009
Theresa Andersson was the musical guest on CBS TV's "Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" on June 10, 2009. Theresa performed "Na Na Na" from her album "Hummingbird, Go!". Watch the video here.
