Louis Armstrong
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Louis Armstrong
With his distinctive trumpet playing and vocals, he was a major influence on early jazz in the 1920s and 1930s. Recordings such as “Tiger Rag” and “Ain’t Misbehavin’” are classics that demonstrate Armstrong’s impact on swing and New Orleans jazz. Many of his shellac recordings are now considered reference points for the development of the genre.
Louis Armstrong – Sound & Production Style
The productions from Armstrong’s main creative period are characterised by striking trumpet lines, improvised solos and a tight rhythm section. Call-and-response passages between brass and vocals are also typical. Armstrong often worked with small ensembles and recorded for labels such as Okeh and Columbia; the recordings were mostly made in acoustic and later electric sessions, which emphasises the raw, direct sound character.
Louis Armstrong on vinyl – the key releases
Early shellac singles such as Ain't misbehavin'/ Tiger rag (Schellack) or Der Treue Husar/ Tiger Rag (Schellack) document the versatility between traditional jazz and popular melodies. With Takes two to tango/ I laughed at love Schellack 78 rpm (Schellack) Armstrong’s range is also evident in the field of dance music and entertainment. These pressings are of interest to genre collectors and fans of classic jazz alike.
A focused look at these shellac editions offers connoisseurs an authentic impression of Armstrong’s formative studio years.
- Genre: Jazz, Swing, New Orleans Jazz
- Origin: USA
- Active: 1920s to 1960s
- Notable: Collaborations with renowned labels such as Okeh and Columbia
