Louis Armstrong Plays W. C. Handy

by Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong Plays W. C. Handy cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: November 1954
  • Label: Columbia
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 8:40
  • Community rating: 3.79/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Dedicated entirely to the compositions of the 'Father of the Blues,' 'Louis Armstrong Plays W. C. Handy' represents a major creative resurgence for the legendary trumpeter. Backed by his All-Stars, Armstrong revitalizes early blues standards with profound warmth and virtuosic improvisation. The sessions are celebrated for capturing some of the most inspired vocal and instrumental performances of his later career.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, improvisation, rhythmic, technical

Tracklist

  1. Soul Makossa (Vocal) (4:30)
  2. Hot Mud (Instrumental) (4:10)

Credits

  • Afrique - primary artist
  • Manu Dibango - written-by
  • Richard Fritz - written-by

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