King of the Zulus Louis Armstrong & His Hot Five
"King of the Zulus" by Louis Armstrong & His Hot Five, released in 1923, is a jazz piece celebrating African heritage and cultural pride. The lyrics express admiration for the Zulu king and highlight themes of identity and empowerment. Unique elements include Armstrong's innovative trumpet playing and vocal style. The song contributed to the jazz movement and showcased African American culture. #Jazz
[Ensemble Chorus]
[Trombone solo: Kid Ory]
Clarence Babcock: Wait, man, wait. Stop stop, wait
Louis Armstrong: What’s the matter? Eh, what do you mean by interrupting my solo?
CB: Man, I crossed here from Jamaica and I don’t mean to interrupt the party. But one me countrymen tells me there’s a chitlin rag going on here. Madam, fix me one order of those things you call chitlin but I call them inner tube and I play one of me native jazz tune
Lil Armstrong: Twenty cents hot for my chitlins
[Cornet 32-bar solo: Louis Armstrong]
[Banjo 16-bar solo: Johnny St. Cyr]
[Cornet led ensemble: Louis Armstrong]
CB: Do you like it, man?
[Trombone solo: Kid Ory]
Clarence Babcock: Wait, man, wait. Stop stop, wait
Louis Armstrong: What’s the matter? Eh, what do you mean by interrupting my solo?
CB: Man, I crossed here from Jamaica and I don’t mean to interrupt the party. But one me countrymen tells me there’s a chitlin rag going on here. Madam, fix me one order of those things you call chitlin but I call them inner tube and I play one of me native jazz tune
Lil Armstrong: Twenty cents hot for my chitlins
[Cornet 32-bar solo: Louis Armstrong]
[Banjo 16-bar solo: Johnny St. Cyr]
[Cornet led ensemble: Louis Armstrong]
CB: Do you like it, man?
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