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Transatlantic Blues

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Jazz was conceived in America and achieved popularity in Europe through records and, more importantly, through visits by American musicians. 1: Louis Armstrong
Dave Gelly describes this legendary trumpeter's two visits to Europe during the 1930s and their effect on audiences, and introduces records made during that tour.
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Louis Armstrong
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Dave Gelly
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Louis Armstrong

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