Here’s a chorus of Velma Middleton & Louis Armstrong’s Honeysuckle Rose as played by the great Arvell Shaw in 1955. Arvell played with Louis from the late 40’s and through the 50’s – during the iconic All Star Band era, and he is a big part of that band’s powerful, buoyant drive.
What a great feel he had. No nonsense.
Also, this record, “Louis Plays Fats” is a must – if you aren’t already hip to it.
You can see me playing it on my Instagram post. Transcription is below.
![Arvell Shaw's Bass in Honeysuckle Rose transcription](https://i0.wp.com/andyreid.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Arvelle_Shaws_Honeysuckle_Rose-1-1.png?resize=720%2C932&ssl=1)