George Avakian

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Satch Plays Fats: Louis Armstrong's Tribute to Fats Waller

Satch Plays Fats: Louis Armstrong's Tribute to Fats Waller In 1955, jazz legend Louis Armstrong released Satch Plays Fats: A Tribute to the Immortal Fats Waller, a vibrant celebration of ...

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Louis Armstrong Plays W. C. Handy: A Jazz Masterpiece of the 1950s

Louis Armstrong Plays W. C. Handy In the mid-1950s, jazz legend Louis Armstrong collaborated with his ensemble, His All Stars, to pay tribute to one of the most influential composers in A...

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