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Louis Armstrong and "West End Blues" (1928)

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This printable music-history worksheet asks high school students to analyze Louis Armstrong's 1928 recording "West End Blues" through listening and reflection. Students describe the mood, identify instruments, diagram the performance structure including the famous trumpet cadenza, and write about the recording's revolutionary impact. Useful for jazz units, music-history courses, and music-appreciation classes.

Subject:: Music
Topic:: Music History
Grade Level:: 9th – 12th Grades
Updated February 2026

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