Today in 1973 jazz bassist Jimmy DeBrest, also known as “Spanky”, passed away at the age of 36. Though he wasn't tremendously well-known, he played a foundational role as a sideman in the post-bop era of jazz. On today's "A Day in the Life," we explore DeBrest's work alongside Art Blakey, Thelonious Monk, and John Coltrane.