July 16th: Country Western Got A Little Jazzed

July 16th: Country Western Got A Little Jazzed

Country music legend Jimmie Rodgers recorded “Blue Yodel No. 9” with an uncredited Louis Armstrong on trumpet and Armstrong’s wife on piano. A copy of the original recording can be listened to here.

A copy of Jimmie Rodgers’ “I’ll Never Stand in Your Way” / “Afraid” on a 45 is currently up for purchase at $1,199.

A poster from a concert in 1962 is for sale at $499.

A sealed “Train Whistle Blues” vinyl from 1957 is available for $450.

View a bonus performance of “Blue Yodel No. 9” below with Johnny Cash sitting in for Rodgers, during Louis Armstrong’s visit to the Johnny Cash show.  They have such a great time playing together!