[Dixielandjazz] Saint Louis Blues ~ Louis ~ Stan Brager

[Stan Brager]

Richard;

Satchmo's 1929 recording of "St. Louis Blues" is my favorite of the several
he made. In my opinion, Louis' early work remains the best Armstrong of all.
His work at that time sparkles like diamonds in the sun. I concur regarding
the later Handy LP and add both the Waller LP and the 1940 session with
Sidney Bechet to the list of outstanding Armstrong.

If you're asking about other favorite trumpet players, how about Bix
Beiderbecke, Henry "Red" Allen, Roy Eldridge, Clark Terry, Rex Stewart, Ruby
Braff and Miles Davis.

"Two to Tango" was a popular song when I was a teen. I still don't like
anyone's version. 

Stan 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: richard.flecknell at ntlworld.com
> [mailto:richard.flecknell at ntlworld.com]
> Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 9:13 AM
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> Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Saint Louis Blues ~ Louis ~ Stan Brager
> 
> Stan, regarding Louis Armstrong many versions. The famous one of his
> was the earlier 1929 version. My preference is for the one on the 50s
> WC Handy Album. Will anyone better it.
> 
> Today, there are probably thousands who play higher, faster, more
> technically  accomplished trumpet than Louis ever could.
> 
> Compare their work against his of around 40 years recording ~ from
> Tears to the pop hit Hello Dolly  ~ any suggestions? No contest.
> 
> Guess who's my favourite musician then (favorite for those that can't
> spell).
> He did make a few duff recordings.  Stan, I'm thinking of Two To Tango.
> 
> Richard Ole
> 
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