The Trumpet Player's Lament by Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra

First released: 1995, Length: 2:54
studio, 1938-01-12; Decca matrix # DLA 1135-C, alternate take

Creators (17)

Orchestra

1. Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra (12 Jan 1938)

Instruments

1. Albert Nicholas (12 Jan 1938) reeds
2. Bingie Madison (12 Jan 1938) reeds
3. Charlie Holmes (12 Jan 1938) alto saxophone
4. George "Pops" Foster (12 Jan 1938) bass
5. George Washington (12 Jan 1938) trombone
6. Henry “Red” Allen (12 Jan 1938) trumpet
7. J.C. Higginbotham (12 Jan 1938) trombone
8. Lee Blair (12 Jan 1938) guitar
9. Louis Armstrong (12 Jan 1938) trumpet
10. Louis Bacon (12 Jan 1938) trumpet
11. Luis Russell (12 Jan 1938) piano
12. Paul Barbarin (12 Jan 1938) drums (drum set)
13. Pete Clark (12 Jan 1938) alto saxophone
14. Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (12 Jan 1938) trumpet
15. Wilbur de Paris (12 Jan 1938) trombone

Vocals

1. Louis Armstrong (12 Jan 1938)

Works (1)

Recording Of

1. The Trumpet Player's Lament
   

   Composer

   1. James V. Monaco

   Lyricist

   1. Johnny Burke

Releases containing this recording (3)

Official

Album - Compilation

1. Pocketful of Dreams 1995 Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra
2. The Complete Louis Armstrong Decca Sessions (1935–1946) 2009 Louis Armstrong mispressed CD 1 version
3. The Complete Louis Armstrong Decca Sessions (1935–1946) 2009 Louis Armstrong replaced CD 1 version