NOVEMBER 9

1880: Birth of trombonist Bill Gallaty, Sr. born in New Orleans. Worked with the Reliance Brass Band.

1908: Birth of saxophonist Ernest Poree born in New Orleans. Was a member of the George Williams Brass Band.

1965: Happy Birthday to alto saxophonist Jesse Davis born in New Orleans.

2006: Ben Jaffe and his mother Sandra Jaffe representing the Preservation Hall Jazz Band are awarded the National Medal of Arts.