Louis Armstrong, when asked to define the rhythmic concept of "swing", as quoted in Jazz 101: A Complete Guide to Learning and Loving Jazz (2000), by John F. Szwed
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If you have to ask, you'll never know.
— Louis Armstrong on Jazz
What It Means
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About Louis Armstrong
Louis Daniel Armstrong (4 August 1901 – 6 July 1971) was an American jazz trumpeter, composer and singer who became one of the pivotal figures in jazz music. His career spanned five decades, from the 1920s to the 1960s.
About Louis Armstrong
Louis Daniel Armstrong (4 August 1901 – 6 July 1971) was an American jazz trumpeter, composer and singer who became one of the pivotal figures in jazz music. His career spanned five decades, from the 1920s to the 1960s.
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