Friday, February 5, 2021

Weekend Black Musical History Genius Twofer

 

To honor Black History Month, we're going back to the origins of jazz,  the creative music form that grew in the African-American communities of New Orleans.  Specifically, we're featuring the musical giant responsible for much of the popularity of the genre over a 50- year career: Louis Armstrong.  These are two early recordings of Armstrong that feature his trumpet work and singing in versions of songs by another African-American musical giant, Fats Waller -- "Ain't Misbehavin'" (July 19, 1929 recording) and "Blue Turning Gray Over You" (February 1, 1930 recording).  Enjoy some musical history.

 

 

 

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