Norman Granz's Jazz at the Philharmonic and Bebop Promotion (1944–1955)

1. First Jazz at the Philharmonic concert staged

   Jul 2, 1944Labels: Jazz at, Norman Granz, Los Angeles

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2. First JATP proceeds support Sleepy Lagoon defendants

   Jul 2, 1944Labels: Jazz at, Norman Granz, Sleepy Lagoon

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3. JATP recordings leased to Asch/Disc/Stinson labels

   Jan 1, 1945Labels: Jazz at, Moses Asch, Asch Disc

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4. JATP expands into national touring model

   Oct 1, 1945Labels: Jazz at, U S

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5. Clef Records founded to issue Granz productions

   Jan 1, 1946Labels: Clef Records, Norman Granz

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6. Charlie Parker appears on JATP bill

   Apr 22, 1946Labels: Charlie Parker, Jazz at, Billie Holiday

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7. First JATP concert at Carnegie Hall

   May 27, 1946Labels: Jazz at, Carnegie Hall

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8. Bebop reaches Carnegie Hall with Gillespie and Parker

   Sep 29, 1947Labels: Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Carnegie Hall

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9. JATP recordings leased to Mercury Records

   Jan 1, 1948Labels: Jazz at, Mercury Records

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10. The Jazz Scene compilation released

    Dec 18, 1949Labels: The Jazz, Mercury Records

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11. Norgran Records launched for modern jazz releases

    Jan 1, 1953Labels: Norgran Records, Norman Granz

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12. Verve Records created by consolidating Granz labels

    Jan 1, 1956Labels: Verve Records, Norman Granz

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