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Satchmo at the National Press Club: Red Beans and Rice-ly Yours

Louis Armstrong, Tyree Glenn, Tommy Gwaltney
Satchmo at the National Press Club: Red Beans and Rice-ly Yours Jazz icon Louis Armstrong, always the consummate entertainer, turned a 1971 award ceremony at the National Press Club in Washington DC into an impromptu performance—despite recent poor health. It was one of his last concerts before he passed away 5 months later. Joined by longtime band-mates Tyree Glenn and Tommy Gwaltney, Armstrong shows no signs of frailty while singing, and to everyone’s surprise, playing trumpet on classics including “Mack the Knife” and “Rocking Chair.” The recording was originally a limited vinyl release by the National Press Club in 1972. Armstrong often signed letters “Red Beans and Rice-ly Yours,” which makes for an apt title for the recording especially since his favorite recipes—everything from Louisiana Caviar to the Sazerac—are included in the liner notes, as they were in the original pressing. 11 tracks, 58 minutes.

This recording was produced in collaboration with The National Press Club and The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation.

Track Listing

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Introductions (When It's Sleepy Time Down South) Louis Armstrong 05:55
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Hello Dolly Louis Armstrong 05:58
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Rockin' Chair Louis Armstrong, Tyree Glenn 05:06
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104
Boy From New Orleans Louis Armstrong 06:27
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105
Mack the Knife Louis Armstrong 03:42
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Royal Garden Blues Tyree Glenn, Tommy Gwaltney 09:15
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Mood Indigo Tyree Glenn, Tommy Gwaltney 05:58
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108
A Kiss To Build A Dream On Tyree Glenn 03:02
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109
Love For Sale Tyree Glenn, Tommy Gwaltney 03:59
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110
It's Alright With Me Tommy Gwaltney 04:17
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Crazy Rhythm Tommy Gwaltney 03:56