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

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