Louis Armstrong And His All-Stars – Louis Armstrong Plays W.C. Handy (1954) [Reissue 1999] {SACD ISO + FLAC 24bit/88,2kHz}

This recording was not only Louis Armstrong’s finest record of the 1950s but one of the truly classic jazz sets. 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.” Essential music for all serious jazz collections.

Tracklist:
01. St. Louis Blues
02. Yellow Dog Blues
03. Loveless Love
04. Aunt Hagar’s Blues
05. Long Gone (From The Bowlin’ Green)
06. The Memphis Blues (Or Mister Crump)
07. Beale Street Blues
08. Ole Miss Blues
09. Chantez Les Bas (Sing ‘Em Low)
10. Hesitating Blues
11. Atlanta Blues (Make Me One Pallet On Your Floor)
12. Interview with W. C. Handy
13. Loveless Love [Rehearsal Sequence]14. Hesitating Blues [Rehearsal Sequence]15. Alligator Story
16. Long Gone (From The Bowlin’ Green) [Rehearsal Sequence]

SACD ISO

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FLAC 24bit/88,2kHz

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