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Armstrong handyBy the 1950s Armstrong had established his all-star band including trombonist Trummy Young, clarinetist Barney Bigard, pianist Billy Kyle, bassist Arvell Shaw, drummer Barrett Deems and singer Velma Middleton. The album starts with a nine-minute version of the classic Handy song "St. Louis Blues".

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  • Artist(s): Louis Armstrong
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