La Vie en Rose cover by Louis Armstrong

This is a La Vie en Rose cover by Louis Armstrong. The original song was sung by French cabaret singer, Edith Piaf, written in 1945. The Armstrong cover has more of a jazz aspect to it. The intro sounds like a piano and another instrument in the background, which leads seamlessly into the trumpet part, which is played at a forte, while the piano can be heard faintly, accompanying it in the background. The melody of the trumpet stands out, while the harmony plays in the undertone of the piece. Most of the trumpet part is played in disjunct, though there are a few parts in conjunct, where the piece goes step by step. The rhythm is very fast paced, and the style this particular cover is very distinctly jazz. The texture of the piece is made so that the melody stands out far more, and the harmony is quietly in the background.