Louis Armstrong - Chinatown, My Chinatown (1931)

Time to head to "Chinatown, My Chinatown" with the immortal Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra.

Personnel:

Zilner Randolph (Trumpet) Preston Jackson (Trombone) Lester Boone (Clarinet, Alto Saxophone) George James (Reeds) Albert Washington (Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone) Charlie Alexander (Piano) Mike McKendrick (Banjo, Guitar) John Lindsay (Bass) Tubby Hall (Drums)

Recorded in Chicago on November 3, 1931 and released on Okeh #41534.

Louis Armstrong & His Hot Seven - Keyhole Blues (1927)

Here's Louis Armstrong and His Hot Seven with "Keyhole Blues."

Satchmo does the scat vocal chorus here.

Personnel:

Louis Armstrong (Cornet, Vocal) John Thomas (Trombone) Johnny Dodds (Clarinet) Lil Hardin Armstrong (Piano) Johnny St. Cyr (Banjo, Guitar) Pete Briggs (Tuba) Baby Dodds (Drums)

Recorded in Chicago on May 27, 1927 and released on Okeh #8496.