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| Wynton and Louis Armstrong's Hot Fives Wynton Marsalis and guest musicians will perform in Wynton and Louis Armstrong's Hot Fives on September 28, 29 & 30 at 8pm in Frederick P. Rose Hall to present the groundbreaking and historic works by the Hot Five, Louis Armstrong's first jazz recording band with him as a leader. Wynton Marsalis, Jonathan Batiste, Carlos Henriquez, Vincent Gardner, Victor Goines, Wycliffe Gordon, Ali Jackson, Don Vappie and others will perform these recordings that pioneered a new era of jazz, bringing the concept of the soloist into the spotlight. Mr. Marsalis will world-premiere new compositions and perform Louis Armstrong's Hot Five masterpieces including "West End Blues" and "Cornet Chop Suey." Louis Armstrong achieved fame as a trumpeter, but is also known as one of the most influential singers in jazz. His musical presence, technical mastery and imaginative genius so overwhelmed jazz musicians of his day that he became their principal model, leaving an indelible imprint on the music. The greatest trumpet playing of Louis Armstrong's early years can be heard on his Hot Five and Hot Seven records, which were originally done between 1925-1928. The improvisations, which he made on these records of New Orleans jazz standards and popular songs of the day, transformed jazz. Hits from these recordings - which include "Potato Head Blues, " "Muggles" and "West End Blues" - set the standard and the agenda for jazz for many years to come. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Jazz News :: home page |