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Louis Armstrong – Basin Street Blues (Live, 1964)
A timeless performance by jazz legend Louis Armstrong. Written by Spencer Williams in 1928, “Basin Street Blues” became one of the most iconic New Orleans standards, and Armstrong’s trumpet and unmistakable voice made it truly his own.
🎺 Louis Armstrong and His All Stars (1964 lineup):
Louis Armstrong – Trumpet, Vocals
Trummy Young – Trombone
Joe Darensbourg – Clarinet
Billy Kyle – Piano
Arvell Shaw – Bass
Danny Barcelona – Drums
Jewel Brown – Vocals (on selected performances)
📍 This 1964 live recording captures Armstrong in the later years of his career, still at the height of his artistry. With his charisma, energy, and deep roots in New Orleans, Armstrong and his All Stars deliver a performance that remains a treasure in jazz history.
Louis Armstrong – Basin Street Blues (Live, 1964)
A timeless performance by jazz legend Louis Armstrong. Written by Spencer Williams in 1928, “Basin Street Blues” became one of the most iconic New Orleans standards, and Armstrong’s trumpet and unmistakable voice made it truly his own.
🎺 Louis Armstrong and His All Stars (1964 lineup):
Louis Armstrong – Trumpet, Vocals
Trummy Young – Trombone
Joe Darensbourg – Clarinet
Billy Kyle – Piano
Arvell Shaw – Bass
Danny Barcelona – Drums
Jewel Brown – Vocals (on selected performances)
📍 This 1964 live recording captures Armstrong in the later years of his career, still at the height of his artistry. With his charisma, energy, and deep roots in New Orleans, Armstrong and his All Stars deliver a performance that remains a treasure in jazz history.
