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I’ve seen many pictures of Louis Armstrong playing the trumpet and do not recall any showing poor tecnique.

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I’ve seen many pictures of Louis Armstrong playing the trumpet and do not recall any showing poor tecnique.

I think it was as much perspective as anything, much to do with his facial structure. When sitting in an audience you were somewhat below stage level and it did appear his cheeks were puffed out at times. See the photo below, I think you'll get an idea what I mean...