Trumpet player Nat Gonella became world famous in England during the years before the war, because of his trumpet and singing style based on Louis Armstrong. This happened partially because of the enchanting spell on performances by foreign (especially American) musicians. After the war he faded into obscurity, though his reputation remained.
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Material: The Young Nat Gonella 1930-1936, CD Retrieval RTR 79022.