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My favorite trumpet player, and of the cornet alternatively, was Louis Armstrong. In fact, he was one of my favorite people ever to have walked this green earth. Why that is should be evident in these clips.

C'est Si Bon


A Rhapsody in Black and Blue


Here's a novelty...Louis and Johnny Cash


Indiana


I'll Be Glad When You're Dead You Rascal You (1932 Betty Boop cartoon w/ Louis - awesome!)


oh rb, you're right....this is highly addictive

I can't believe I found this!!
Louis and Jack Teagarden singing Rocking Chair....sweet.


I Cover the Waterfront


I Get Ideas


I better stop here...this could go on forever.

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