Struttin' with some Barbecue

Recorded 12/5/1927

Louis makes the solo lead line important – the most important development from small ensemble music.

Weather Bird

Duo between Louis Armstrong and Earl “Fatha” Hines

Piano style referred to as “Trumpet style”

Recorded in Chicago, 1928

Concerto for Cootie

Recorded 1940

Written for Cootie Williams

Words were added later – “Do Nothin tilyou hear from me” 

East St. Louis Toodle-oo

A collaboration between Duke and Bubber Miley.   

Original title was “toad-low” referring to an old man in East St. Louis bent w/ age, walked as low as a toad. 

Instrumentation: only 6 horns, 3 brass, 3 reeds and rhythm section.