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Louis Armstrong Plays W.C. Handy [Sony Japan]

Louis Armstrong and His All-Stars, Louis Armstrong - CD

Louis Armstrong Plays W.C. Handy Louis Armstrong CD
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  • 1. St. Louis Blues
  • 2. Yellow Dog Blues
  • 3. Loveless Love
  • 4. Aunt Hagar's Blues
  • 5. Long Gone
  • 6. Memphis Blues
  • 7. Beale Street Blues
  • 8. Ole Miss
  • 9. Chanter-Les Bes
  • 10. Hesitating Blues
  • 11. Atlanta Blues
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Louis Armstrong Plays W.C. Handy [Sony Japan] by Louis Armstrong on CD


This recording was not only Louis Armstrong's finest record of the 1950s but one of the truly classic jazz sets. Out of print for years, it was reissued quite shoddily in 1986 on a Columbia CD with alternates in place of many of the original versions and no real explanation. It was a complete and inexcusable mess and should be avoided by all but completists. Ten years later, Columbia finally got around to bringing back the original gem, and the music is at last available on CD. Armstrong and his All-Stars (trombonist Trummy Young, clarinetist Barney Bigard, pianist Billy Kyle, bassist Arvell Shaw, drummer Barrett Deems, and singer Velma Middleton) were clearly inspired by the fresh repertoire, 11 songs written by W.C. Handy. Their nearly nine-minute version of "St. Louis Blues" (with witty vocals, roaring Young trombone, and a couple of long majestic trumpet solos) is arguably the greatest version of the oft-recorded song. Other highlights include "Loveless Love," "Beale Street Blues," and a romping version of "Ole Miss Blues." This CD also includes rehearsal versions of three songs, Louis Armstrong telling a joke, and a brief George Avakian interview with W.C. Handy. Essential music for all serious jazz collections. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
  • Label: Columbia, Sony Japan, Sony Music Distribution
  • Genre: Jazz
  • Style: Classic Jazz, Dixieland, Jazz Instrument, New Orleans Jazz, Traditional Pop, Trumpet Jazz, Vocal Jazz
  • Album Time: 76:37

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  • Louis Armstrong Plays W.C. Handy Louis Armstrong CD
Louis Armstrong Plays W.C. Handy Louis Armstrong CD