Album · 1954

Louis Armstrong Plays W.C. Handy

Released: 1954
Label: Columbia
Catalogue no.: CL 591
Tracklist: 11 tracks
Country: US

“Louis Armstrong Plays W.C. Handy” is an album by Louis Armstrong, released in 1954 on Columbia. The original release has 11 tracks. Jazz standards on the record include “St. Louis Blues”. The line-up features Arvell Shaw (double bass), Barney Bigard (clarinet), Barrett Deems (drums (drum set)), Billy Kyle (piano) and Louis Armstrong (trumpet, vocals).

Who played on Louis Armstrong Plays W.C. Handy

Arvell Shaw double bass all tracks
Barney Bigard clarinet all tracks
Barrett Deems drums (drum set) all tracks
Billy Kyle piano all tracks
Louis Armstrong trumpet, vocals, lead vocals all tracks
Trummy Young trombone all tracks
Velma Middleton vocals on 4 tracks

Tracklist

A1 St. Louis Blues standard — William Christopher Handy
A2 Yellow Dog Blues — William Christopher Handy
A3 Loveless Love — William Christopher Handy
A4 Aunt Hagar's Blues — William Christopher Handy
A5 Long Gone (From Bowlin’ Green) — William Christopher Handy
B1 The Memphis Blues (or, Mister Crump) — William Christopher Handy
B2 Beale Street Blues — William Christopher Handy
B3 Ole Miss — William Christopher Handy
B4 Chantez-les bas (Sing 'Em Low) — William Christopher Handy
B5 Hesitating Blues — William Christopher Handy
B6 Atlanta Blues (Make Me One Pallet on Your Floor)

Production

George Avakian producer, engineer
Mason Coppinger recording
Mark Wilder engineer

More albums by Louis Armstrong

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Frequently asked questions

Who played on Louis Armstrong Plays W.C. Handy?

The line-up of Louis Armstrong Plays W.C. Handy includes Arvell Shaw (double bass), Barney Bigard (clarinet), Barrett Deems (drums (drum set)), Billy Kyle (piano), Louis Armstrong (trumpet, vocals), Trummy Young (trombone) and Velma Middleton (vocals).

Which label released Louis Armstrong Plays W.C. Handy?

Louis Armstrong Plays W.C. Handy was released in 1954 on Columbia (CL 591).

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