[Dixielandjazz] Here is some real country Blues

[Anton Crouch]

Hello all

Discussion of the identity of the pianist on the Jimmie Rodgers/Louis 
Armstrong recording of "Blue yodel  no. 9" (Los Angeles, 16 July 1930) 
is one of the "golden oldies" of this list. Bill is firmly with the 
majority in opting for Lil Armstrong.

The problem is that the pianist doesn't sound like Lil. A more 
reasonable identification is that the pianist comes from the LA band in 
which Louis Armstrong was the star soloist - the New Sebastian Cotton 
Club Orchestra. Hans Westerberg ("Boy from New Orleans", 1981) suggests 
either Harvey Brooks or L Z Cooper).

All the best,
Anton


On 3/09/2014 18:51, Bill Haesler wrote (in part):
> Dear Stan,
> A minor correction.
> Sadly, there is only one recorded side featuring Jimmie Rodgers and Louis Armstrong.
> "Blue Yodel No. 9", made in Los Angeles for Victor on 16 July 1930, with Lil Armstrong on piano.
>