Louis Armstrong

"Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong (1901-1971)"

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    jazz, public domain, roots, americana, big band, icon

    into

    music, film

    vices

    recording studios

    favorite artists

    Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll Morton, Robert Johnson

    favorite movies

    anything by Charlie Chaplin
    GENRES: jazz, standards, roots
    LOCATION: LA, US
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    Posted 12 Songs     
    Jazz Lips
    jazz
    A conversation occurred on "Jazz Lips" between Louis on trumpet,and Kid Ory on trombone. Accurately named, because you'd better put on your jazz lips when...
    King Of The Zulus
    jazz
    Leave it to Louis to make something out of being interrupted while he's recording. Clarence Babcock stops Satchmo during a solo to demand a tasty...
    Muskrat Ramble
    jazz, roots
    Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra was familiar with a plethora of European and British jazz clubs in the 1950s. Satchmo and crew had all...
    Heebie Jeebies
    jazz, big band
    This may have been one of the first scat vocal tunes recorded in response to forgetting the actual lyrics! I'm sure Louis could have done...
    Come Back, Sweet Papa
    jazz, standards
    The greatest studio musicians probably of all time. One take, completely live, completely genius.
    My Heart
    jazz, swing/big band
    If that's his heart being described in this one, then no wonder Satchmo is grinning all the time. No wonder...
    Yes I'm In The Barrel
    jazz, jazz blues
    Pre 1930's Louis Armstrong with a heavy blues influance.
    Gut Bucket Blues
    blues, jazz, standards
    blues and jazz never sounded so sweat together!
    Swing That Music
    jazz
    Not only will Louis Armstrong bring it to you, but he'll tell you the best way to use it once you got it. What Satchmo...
    Hear Me Talkin' To Ya
    jazz, big band
    Recorded in New York City April 5, 1939. Originally Decca single 2405.
     
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    Old Man Mose
    jazz, standards
    Look here Mose kicked the bucket. Classic Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra recorded in New York City November 21, 1935.
    Satchel Mouth Swing
    jazz, big band, standards
    Recorded in Los Angeles on January 12, 1938 and beautifully remastered to a glorious sparkle. Swing on Louis, swing on.