All-American Jazz Metropolitan Concert, January 18, 1944

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Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, 

 Artie Shaw, Roy Eldridge & Jack Teagarden

January 18, 1944 

photographer unknown 
 

 

Eighty years ago, the first jazz concert was held at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. The performers were Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Billie Holiday, Artie Shaw, Roy Eldridge and Jack Teagarden.         

Lady Holiday was fantastic as always, weaving her way with some nice bluesy moves. Links to both performances below.

        

        

        

        

Viewfinder links:        

        

Louis Armstrong         

Roy Eldridge        

Benny Goodman        

Lionel Hampton          

Artie Shaw             

Jack Teagarden             

        

Net links:        

        

Art Music Lounge ~ Swing’s Last Hurrah: The Met Opera Concert   

Discogs - All-American Jazz Met Concert, January 18, 1944                 

         

        

        

YouTube link:        

        

All-American Jazz Met Concert, January 18, 1944 (1 hr., 57 mins.)    

Billie Holiday LIVE at the Met NYC Jan 18, 1944        

        

         

        

        

        

        

         

        

         

        

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