"Dippermouth Blues" first recorded by King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band on this day InJazz April 6 1923

Dippermouth Blues" is a jazz standard that was first recorded by King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band in 1923. The song, also known as "Sugarfoot Stomp," was written by Joe "King" Oliver, who was a cornetist and bandleader in the early days of jazz.

The tune features a distinctive call-and-response between the cornet and clarinet, and is notable for its use of "jungle" rhythms and blue notes. The song was a big hit for Oliver's band and became a jazz standard that was later covered by many other musicians, including Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, and Wynton Marsalis.

"Dippermouth Blues" is also notable for featuring the young Louis Armstrong on second cornet. Armstrong's innovative playing on the tune helped establish him as one of the most important musicians of the early jazz era.

Louis Armstrong joined King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band in 1922 when he was 21 years old. At the time, Armstrong was still relatively unknown, and playing second cornet in the band behind Oliver. However, his talent and musical innovations quickly became apparent, and he began to take on a more prominent role in the band.

The song's title is thought to refer to the slang term "dipper mouth," which was used to describe someone with large lips, such as a trumpet or cornet player. The song's lyrics, which were added later, tell the story of a man who gets drunk and has a series of misadventures.

In addition to its influence on jazz, "Dippermouth Blues" has also been covered by artists in other genres, including blues, rock, and country. The song's memorable melody and catchy rhythms continue to captivate listeners and inspire musicians more than 100 years after its initial release.