Armstrong First Records with His Hot Five Group
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Arts and Culture Series
- Categories: Music
- Subcategories: African Americans, Blacks, Entertainment, Entertainers, Composers, Songwriters, Musicians, Singers
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950, African American History
- Geographical Location: Chicago
- Date: November, 1925
Article abstract: Louis Armstrong’s Hot Five recording sessions between 1925 and 1928 led to recognition of Armstrong as the father of modern jazz music.
Summary of Event
On November 12, 1925, Louis Armstrong and his Hot Five band recorded three songs for OKeh records in Chicago. These were the first of more than fifty records made by the group that changed the course of jazz music. Besides Armstrong, the original Hot Five included Johnny Dodds (clarinet), Kid Ory (trombone), Lil Harden Armstrong (piano), and Johnny St. Cyr (banjo). Except for one or...
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