Archive Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
1987.3.0019 |
Title |
[Reel-to-reel tape recorded by Louis Armstrong] |
Object Type |
Tape |
Collection |
Louis Armstrong Collection |
Description |
Scope: Louis Armstrong interviewed by Ken Alford (KGU) in Honolulu, Hawaii. Live broadcast of Paul Lingle & the Dixiecats from the Waikiki Tavern. Louis and Velma being interviewed in Vancouver, Canada (CKMO). Photo on backside of tape box (Louis in bathrobe with fans) is no longer affixed. Collage on front of tape box features photo of Louis with two unidentified trumpeters, along with a separate photo of Velma Middleton. 1987_3_0019-1 Louis being interviewed by Ken Alfred in Honolulu (interrupted by backwards music); "Jazz Me Blues" (Bob Crosby's Bobcats); opening of program, "Open House"; "Panama" (Louis Armstrong); talk with Louis about playing in Japan, Bunk Johnson, home cooking, Trummy Young, Norman Granz, George Shearing, his current band, March of Dimes benefit, Benny Goodman, Velma, Hawaiian fans; (interview ends.) Live broadcast of performance by pianist Paul Lingle & the Dixiecats from the Waikiki Tavern: "At Sundown"; announcer; "Squeeze Me"; announcer; "Rockin' Chair"; commercial for RPM 10-30 motor oil; announcer; "Sweet Sue" (William Coker, The Dixiecats); announcer; "Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams"; announcer; "When the Saints Go Marchin' In"; show closing. Louis and Velma talk on "The Novelty Parade Show", Vancouver: announcer; theme music, opening of program; "Blacksmith Blues" (Ella Mae Morris); announcer; introduction of taped interview with Louis and Velma; Louis says hello (interview continued at 1987_3_0019-2). 1987_3_0019-2 Continuation of interview from 1987_3_0019-1: Louis talks about Canadian audiences; his favorite recording; his current band members; new drummer, Kenny John, Velma talks about how she likes Vancouver; her favorite recording; end of interview; final word from Louis. Recordings of sound recordings: "High Society" (Louis Armstrong); "Memphis Blues" (Paul Lingle); "Sweet Substitute" (Paul Lingle); "Sidewalk Blues" (Paul Lingle); "Black Bottom Stomp" (Paul Lingle); Vancouver interview continues: Louis talks about his current band; "Baby it's Cold Outside"; plug for the show; Louis tells a story about a Florida show; talks about Velma; "That's My Desire"; Louis talks about his current tour; teenage matinee; "When it's Sleepy Time Down South"; Louis talks about his Japanese tour; Japanese musicians vs. Americans; Roman jazz. Recordings of sound recordings: "My Daddy is a One Man Band" (Don Johnson); "She Snores" (Fern Dougherty). |
Notes |
Louis was in Hawaii, January 1-10, 1954 and in Vancouver, January 20, 1954. |
People |
Dougherty, Fern Goodman, Benny Granz, Norman John, Kenny Johnson, Bunk Johnson, Don Lingle, Paul Middleton, Velma Morse, Ella Mae Shearing, George Young, Trummy |
Search Terms |
Canada Hawaii Japan Louis Armstrong and His All Stars |
Date |
1954 |
Creator |
Louis Armstrong |
Caption |
1987.3.19 Front |
Accession number |
1987.3 |