[Dixielandjazz] Cadenza on "West End Blues"

[dwlit at cpcug.org]

> Bob Ringwald wrote:
>> For instance, I love to hear the opening cadenza on West End Blues.  Why
>> > > should I only hear it on a recording?  I personally can't see
>> playing that
>> > > tune without the cadenza.  Without it, it is not West End Blues.

I love that cadenza, including Zeke Zarchy's rendition on your CD.

However, WEB a good tune that doesn't need the goodies from Armstrong's
record. It's a great female vocal tune cf. Ethel Waters' version.

Happy NY!!

--Sheik