Louis Armstrong & His Stompers [1927] - Chicago Breakdown
Armstrong, Louis (Cornet)
Wilson, Bill (Cornet)
Dutrey, Honore (Trombone)
Atkins, Boyd (Clarinet, Alto/Soprano sax)
Walker, Joe (Alto sax, Baritone sax)
Washington, Albert (Tenor Sax)
Hines, Earl (Piano)
Bassett, Rip (Banjo, Guitar)
Briggs, Pete (Tuba)
Hall, Tubby (Drums)
This number was composed by the legendary Jelly Roll Morton. The Louis Armstrong we hear on this recording was at the height of his powers. On piano it is none other than the great Earl "Fatha" Hines, another revolutionary figure in the history of Jazz.