“Wild Man Blues” – Louis Armstrong and his Hot Seven (1927

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Recorded in Chicago, Illinois on May 7, 1927.

The Hot Seven version of “Wild Man” is a tour-de-force of extended contrasting solos by an increasingly exuberant Louis Armstrong and a dark “almost secretive” Johnny Dodds playing at the top of their game.

Louis Armstrong – Trumpet, Vocals
Johnny Dodds – Clarinet
Kid Ory – Trombone
Lil Hardin – Piano
Johnny St. Cyr – Banjo
Pete Briggs – Tuba
Baby Dodds – Drums