On this day, Louis Armstrong recorded the first of his legendary Hot Five and later Hot Seven recordings in Chicago. These sessions are widely considered some of the most influential jazz recordings of all time.
With these recordings, Armstrong shifted jazz from a group-based, ensemble style to a soloist’s art form, showcasing his virtuosic trumpet playing, rhythmic innovation, and improvisational genius. Classics like “Heebie Jeebies”, “West End Blues”, and “Potato Head Blues” came out of these sessions, leaving an enduring mark on American music.
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