1897-1959

Cover photo might lead one to believe that this is a compilation but back cover notes say the recording is from 3 dates in 1938 & 1940 with Louis Armstrong and Trixie Smith. The final track on the 2nd side is repeated with an alternate take which is not mentioned on the label or back cover the track listing is the same as the German release. Tracks: A1: Coal Cart Blues. A2: 2:19 Blues. A3: Blackstick. A4: Trixie's Blues. A5: Sweet Patootie. A6: Freight Train Blues. B1: Down In Honky Tonk Town. B2: Perdido Street Blues. B3: Viper Mad. B4: When The Sun Sets Down South. B5: My Daddy Rocks Me Part 1. B6: My Daddy Rocks Me Part 2. Contributeurs: Raymond Mouly: Liner Notes. Jean-Pierre Leloir: Photography By