Trumpets, trombones, and tap dancing; what a perfect day for some busking! On Tuesday afternoon a coupleĀ pals and I played some tunes on Commercial Drive, jamming a variety New Orleans classicsĀ to modern pop-funk. Caught lots of smiles. So many fun times!
Our theme of the day: On the Sunny Side of the Street.
Hats off to you, Satchmo!
Growing up with his timeless rasp and incomparable trumpeting, Louis Armstrong as been a big influence for me. A favourite of my Gramma, whenever Hello Dolly comes on, I can't help but smile... Louis merits his place in the hearts of so many as a jazz king. Not only did he move jazz forward on the trumpet, he was also at the forefront of scat singing. Louis was "all that jazz" personified.