My favourite comment about Louis is from Virgil Thomson's book "Modern Music" (1938): "His style of improvisation would seem to have combined the highest reaches of instrumental virtuosity with the most tensely disciplined melodic structure and the most spontaneous emotional expression, all of which in one man you must admit to be pretty rare."
Well said; thank you. As Benny Green remarked some time ago, "Anyone can learn what Louis Armstrong knows about music in a few weeks. Nobody could learn to play like him in a thousand years." That is a wonderful documentary in which Wynton talks at length about Louis, illustrating with his own horn some of the skills Louis possessed, developed and mastered. Is this the one in which Stanley Crouch also appears? What a master Louis was, and how fortunate are we that he left the legacy he did!
Here they come, Look at 'em demonstratin', Goin' some, Ain't they syncopatin'! Talk o' the town, Teasin' brown, Pickin' 'em up and layin' 'em down. Dancin' fools, ain't they demonstratin' They're a class of their own! Now the only way to win is to cheat 'em, You may tie 'em but you'll never beat 'em! Strut your stuff, They're cake walkin' babies from home.
Very Nice. But If You Want To Hear An Absolutely Stonking Version, Try “Steve Waddell’s , Creole Bells”. 1989, Australia. This Really “ Moves Along”, With A Great Collective Sound, And “Swings Like Mad !. Marvellous !.
Very Nice . But If You Want To Hear A “ Really Terrific” Version Of This, That Really Stomps Along, Try “Steve Waddell’s Creole Bells”, From Australia. Recorded 1989 On You Tube. A Fantastic “Together Swinging Performance” !.
I’ve grown weary of Wynton’s didactic concert hall jazz, so restrained. I’m really enjoying the loose and fun performances of Gunhild Carling and family.
Donc c’est un hommage au meilleur morceau enregistré par Armstrong / Bechet.... ok ... il y a Winton qui lit sa partoche ... ok ... ils chantent le truc vite fait à deux ... ok... et il y a Olivier Franc sur le côté ... ok. ca va sûrement dépoter grave à un moment ... il a du prendre le sax joué par Bechet pour l’occase ... ouais... ça va chauffer bientôt ... allez ! du soprano ... on arrive au tutti final là, allez du soprane ! ... euh ! ... ah non... ils l’ont pris pour la déco Olivier !! Purée c’est quoi l’idée Winton ? 🤔 il est puni ? Belle occasion ratée en tout cas.
Do not have much sympathy for Wynton, 'ego' Marsalis, after his publication "The History of Jazz" in which he mentions only one white musician. He is not even embarrassed!
My favourite comment about Louis is from Virgil Thomson's book "Modern Music" (1938):
"His style of improvisation would seem to have combined
the highest reaches of instrumental virtuosity
with the most tensely disciplined melodic structure
and the most spontaneous emotional expression,
all of which in one man you must admit to be pretty rare."
This people who thumbs down this music, players and tune dont know music..... 👏🏻👏🏻🤫🤫
fantastic arrangement!!
Just too beautiful and such fun. Thanks for posting.
Well said; thank you.
As Benny Green remarked some time ago, "Anyone can learn what Louis Armstrong knows about music in a few weeks. Nobody could learn to play like him in a thousand years."
That is a wonderful documentary in which Wynton talks at length about Louis, illustrating with his own horn some of the skills Louis possessed, developed and mastered. Is this the one in which Stanley Crouch also appears?
What a master Louis was, and how fortunate are we that he left the legacy he did!
So great: love this music!
Winton.. is that tears running down his face? I thought I was alone..
Great jazz needs a great tune to be at its best, and we have it here! Few fail to be inspired by the perpetual syncopated motion of 'Cakewalk'
3:22 is lit
This is one of my favorite pieces Promende aux champs elysee worthily played.
Really good version after the 1924 in 1925 by Armstrong and Bechet!
Here they come,
Look at 'em demonstratin',
Goin' some,
Ain't they syncopatin'!
Talk o' the town,
Teasin' brown,
Pickin' 'em up and layin' 'em down.
Dancin' fools, ain't they demonstratin'
They're a class of their own!
Now the only way to win is to cheat 'em,
You may tie 'em but you'll never beat 'em!
Strut your stuff,
They're cake walkin' babies from home.
this is especially for my jazz friend MR CORNET
helen thompson
This was a number performed on, of all places, The Benny Hill Show. It was a tad livelier.
It doesn´t swing???
Boy, you know it!! You are a real expert.
Irony off.
Very Nice. But If You Want To Hear An Absolutely Stonking Version, Try “Steve Waddell’s , Creole Bells”.
1989, Australia. This Really “ Moves Along”, With A Great Collective Sound, And “Swings Like Mad !.
Marvellous !.
The original vocal duo made it much more interesting
2:58
Technisch perfekt, aber die Alltimeversion ist und bleibt die Armstrong/Becher/Williams Aufnahme aus den 20zigern.Dieter Rothert
music starts around 0:47
Very Nice . But If You Want To Hear A “ Really Terrific” Version Of This, That Really Stomps Along,
Try “Steve Waddell’s Creole Bells”, From Australia. Recorded 1989 On You Tube. A Fantastic “Together Swinging Performance” !.
Yes I agree. Difficult to pinpoint why, but this rendition does not 'grab' me...
This is the greatest arrangement of cake walking babies out there. Everything else is kinda mid
actually, the "cakewalk" came about DURING slavery, not after...
I’ve grown weary of Wynton’s didactic concert hall jazz, so restrained. I’m really enjoying the loose and fun performances of Gunhild Carling and family.
Nicolas Martin Yes Indeed. As Per My Comment. Listen To Steve Waddell’s Version, And Let Me Know If You Agree!. Kind Regards, Fenn.
@@johnfenner347 Well, it seemed ok, but then I clicked on Armstrong and Bechet doing it. That's the ticket!
Talk about white bread.
ricky smithe lol (jazz is) the best thing since sliced bread
It doesn't swing. Listen to Louis.
Donc c’est un hommage au meilleur morceau enregistré par Armstrong / Bechet.... ok ... il y a Winton qui lit sa partoche ... ok ... ils chantent le truc vite fait à deux ... ok... et il y a Olivier Franc sur le côté ... ok. ca va sûrement dépoter grave à un moment ... il a du prendre le sax joué par Bechet pour l’occase ... ouais... ça va chauffer bientôt ... allez ! du soprano ... on arrive au tutti final là, allez du soprane ! ... euh ! ... ah non... ils l’ont pris pour la déco Olivier !! Purée c’est quoi l’idée Winton ? 🤔 il est puni ? Belle occasion ratée en tout cas.
Do not have much sympathy for Wynton, 'ego' Marsalis, after his publication "The History of Jazz" in which he mentions only one white musician. He is not even embarrassed!
Were some white musicians long go who claimed blacks didn't invent jazz!