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." The CD reissue 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.
Performers:
Louis Armstrong – trumpet, vocals
Barney Bigard – clarinet
Barrett Deems – drums
W. C. Handy – performer
Billy Kyle – piano
Velma Middleton – vocals
Arvell Shaw – bass
Trummy Young – trombone
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Tracklist:
1. St. Louis Blues
2. Yellow Dog Blues
3. Loveless Love
4. Aunt Hagar's Blues
5. Long Gone (From the Bowlin' Green)
6. Memphis Blues (Or Mister Crump)
7. Beale Street Blues
8. Ole Miss Blues
9. Chantez Les Bas (Sing 'Em Low)
10. Hesitating Blues
11. Atlanta Blues (Make Me One Pallet on Your Floor)
12. George Avakian's 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]
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