Louis Armstrong and His Hot Seven
The Louis Armstrong Story, Volume II: Louis Armstrong and His Hot Seven
Track Listing
1. Potato Head Blues --:-- 2. Wild Man Blues --:-- 3. S.O.L. Blues --:-- 4. Gully Low Blues --:-- 5. Melancholy Blues --:-- 6. Weary Blues --:-- 7. Twelfth Street Rag --:-- 8. Willie the Weeper --:-- 9. Keyhole Blues --:-- 10. That's When I'll Come Back to You --:-- 11. Alligator Crawl --:-- 12. Chicago Breakdown --:--Historical Archive
The Louis Armstrong Story, Volume II: Louis Armstrong and His Hot Seven features a collection of seminal recordings that encapsulate the vibrant sound of early jazz. Armstrong's innovative trumpet playing and distinctive vocal style are showcased throughout the album, with tracks that highlight the improvisational nature of jazz and its roots in African American musical traditions. This volume demonstrates Armstrong's significant influence on the genre and his ability to bridge the gap between traditional jazz and popular music.