The Hot Fives - Volume 1

 
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Louis Armstrong, with Johnny Dodds (clarinet) Johnny St. Cyr (Banjo) Kid Ory (trombone) Lil Armstrong (piano)
The Hot Fives - Volume 1

[ CBS Jazz Masterworks / CD ]

Release Date: Monday 6 September 1999

In 1925 Louis Armstrong's name meant little to the general public, even though his playing was revered by Countless jazz musicians. Only the initiated were aware that he had already eclipsed the work of pioneer cornetists like Freddy Keppard and Joe "King" Oliver.

Recordings:
Tracks 1 to 3. November 12th, 1925, Chicago
Track 4. February 22nd, 1926, Chicago
Tracks 5 to 10. February 26th, 1926
Tracks 11 to 14. June 16th, 1926, Chicago
Tracks 15, 16. June 23rd, 1926, Chicago.