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Louis Armstrong & His Hot Five - Okeh 8261 (1925)

Here we have Louis Armstrong's first release of Hot Five recordings. These are two of three sides cut during his first session as leader.

Louis Armstrong c, v / Kid Ory tb / Johnny Dodds cl / Lil Armstrong p / Johnny St. Cyr bj.

Recorded in Chicago on November 12, 1925.


Duke Ellington - Okeh 8636 (1928)

Just a man and his piano...

Duke Ellington p.

Recorded in New York on October 1, 1928.