Louis Armstrong’s 125th! August 4th 7-8:30PM

Louis Armstrong, born in 1901 (July 4th or August 4th depending on who you ask) has been influencing musicians since he first picked up a cornet in the early 1900s. Generations of musicians have pointed to Louis as a major influence on how they solo, phrase, sing, etc. Many argue that Louis is one of the main reasons music went on the trajectory it went in the late 20’s through the 30s. His soloing was unparalleled at the time and musicians from Django Rheinhardt, Billie Holiday, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Fletcher Henderson, Benny Goodman, Glen Miller etc. all point to Louis as a giant inpiration to how they played or orchestrated their groups.

Come celebrate Louis’ 125th in the lobby of Big Blue on Tuesday, August 4th, from 7-8:30PM. We’ll be set up by the record shop in an intimate setting perfect for listening to 78s. We’ll run through choice songs Louis put out from the 1920’s through the ’50s.

ENTER IN THE BUILDING ON THE 8TH ST SIDE OF BIG BLUE. DOORS WILL BE OPEN UNTIL 8PM. FREE TO ATTEND.

The record shop will be open for 30 minutes prior and after this event to browse.

Song List:

• King Oliver’s Jazz Band – Dipper Mouth Blues – 1923
• Fletcher Henderson – Naughty Man – 1924
• Fletcher Henderson – Sugar Foot Stomp – 1925
• Bessie Smith – St. Louis Blues – 1925
• Louis Armstrong & His Hot Five – Heebie Jeebies – 1926
• Louis Armstrong & His Hot Five – Hotter Than That – 1927
• Louis Armstrong & His Hot Five – Fireworks – 1928
• Louis Armstrong & His Hot Five – West End Blues – 1928
• Louis Armstrong & His Orch.- Heah Me Talking To Ya? – 1928
• Louis Armstrong & His Savoy Ballroom Five – Tight LIke This – 1928
• Louis Armstrong & His Orch. – Black & Blue – 1929
• Louis Armstrong – Dear Old Southland – 1930
• Jimmie Rodgers w/ Louis & Lil’ Armstrong – Blue Yodel #9 – 1930
• Louis Armstrong & His Orch. – When It’s Sleepy Time Down South – 1931
• Louis Armstrong & His Orch. – Chinatown, My Chinatown – 1931
• Louis Armstrong & His Orch.- New Tiger Rag – 1932
• Louis Armstrong & His Orch. – Lawd, You Made The Night Too Long – 1932
• Louis Armstrong & His Orch.- Lazy River – 1932
• Louis Armstrong & His Orch.- Mahogany Hall Stomp – 1933
• Louis Armstrong & His Orch.- Laughin’ Louie – 1934
• Louis Armstrong & His Orch.- Alexander’s Ragtime Band – 1937
• Louis Armstrong & His Orch. – When The Saints Go Marching In – 1938
• Louis Armstrong & His Orch.- Swing That Music – 1940
• Louis Armstrong – Perdido St. Blues – 1947
• Louis Armstrong & Ella Fitzgerald – Dream A Little Dream – 1950
• Louis Armstrong – La Vie En Rose – 1952
• Louis Armstrong & His All Stars – Mack The Knife – 1955
• Louis Armstrong & His Orch.- Star Dust – 1931