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Best Of: Louis Armstrong's Early Years / Our Anti-Social Century

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The Genius of 'Cornet Chapsui'

This chapter explores the importance of Louis Armstrong's 'Cornet Chapsui' and its influence on American music and his career. It delves into the innovative technique of 'stop time' in jazz and highlights a notable 1926 recording by Armstrong's Hot Five.

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