Jazz Classics
Jazz Classics
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- harlequino0
Louis Armstrong didn't set the first cornerstone at all. A genius and pioneer, yes. But he wouldn't have been what he became without the mentorship of King Oliver, as well as Freddie Keppard and Buddy Bolden. Those three guys in particular shaped the music from dixie and rag into the more recognizable blues and jazz that Armstrong pushed forward.
- Yeah, you're right. Louis was very innovative after those people.CyBrain