When the Saints Go Marching In
Context
This traditional spiritual, first played slowly, became a jazz standard with more rhythmic versions. Louis Armstrong's 1938 recording for Decca is among the most famous and helped establish the track in the jazz repertoire. It was added to the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry in 2021.
In the genealogy of jazz
This track belongs to Swing, big bands, Traditional revival. Among the origins and influences of Swing, big bands: Chicago, Stride (Harlem piano), Harlem: Henderson, Redman, Ellington, Kansas City, Boogie-woogie, Symphonic jazz, dance orchestras.
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