Archive Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
1987.3.0712 |
Title |
[Reel-to-reel tape given to Louis Armstrong] |
Object Type |
Tape |
Collection |
Louis Armstrong Collection |
Description |
Scope: Audio letter to Louis from Winfried Maier. Includes sound recordings. Contents (as on compact disc reference copy): Tracks 1-10: Audio letter from Winfried Maier to Louis Armstrong: Maier opens tape by greeting Louis and playing for him a selection from the Berlin Jazz Band; Track 2: "Dupree Blues" (Count Basie); Maier talks over the music about Louis's last visit to Berlin; mentions having films of Louis; heard Louis is in Las Vegas; wishes Louis a happy holiday and sets up a George Lewis recording; Track 3: "Walking With the King" (George Lewis); Track 4: Maier plays a German singalong song; Track 5: Maier talks about beer and wine; "Cherry Red" (Big Joe Turner); Track 6: "Dupree Blues" (Count Basie); Maier talks about seeing Louis on TV on "The Satchmo Story" (aired October 1962); sets up recording by Ken Colyer; Track 7: "Goin' Home" (Ken Colyer); Track 8: Maier introduces next recording as being from "one of my favorite musicians"; "The Hucklebuck" (Louis Armstrong); Track 9: "Red Wagon" (Count Basie); Maier says goodbye and wishes Louis and Lucille a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year; Track 10: "Silent Night, Holy Night" (Mahalia Jackson). |
People |
Colyer, Ken Jackson, Mahalia Lewis, George Maier, Winfried Middleton, Velma |
Search Terms |
Berlin Germany |
Year Range from |
1960 |
Year Range to |
1971 |
Creator |
Winfried Maier |
Caption |
1987.3.712 Front |
Accession number |
1987.3 |