Best Ever Albums

Re: Louis Armstrong

RFNAPLES — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 17:19:22 GMT

Author: RFNAPLES

Posted: 08/25/2012 21:19

Try these:
Armstrong, Louis-All Time Greatest Hits
Armstrong, Louis-Hot Fives & Sevens, Volume II
Armstrong, Louis-Hot Fives & Sevens, Volume III
Armstrong, Louis-Hot Fives, Volume I
Armstrong, Louis-Plays W.C. Handy
Armstrong, Louis-Portrait Of The Artist As A Young Man 1923-1934
Fitzgerald, Ella & Louis Armstrong-Ella & Louis
Fitzgerald, Ella & Louis Armstrong-Porgy & Bess

Re: Louis Armstrong

gussteivi — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 16:15:52 GMT

Author: gussteivi

Posted: 08/25/2012 20:15

RIP 🙁

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Re: Louis Armstrong

Anonymous — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 15:02:38 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 08/25/2012 19:02

shamefully, I've only heard Armstrong's version of Porgy and Bess. This track is decent though. I prefer Ellington for old jazz though

Re: Louis Armstrong

ffudnebbuh — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 10:52:35 GMT

Author: ffudnebbuh

Posted: 08/25/2012 14:52

I don't have the Oliver Nelson, So I will definitely check that out...thanks again. You have an amazing ear for good music.
David

Re: Louis Armstrong

ffudnebbuh — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 10:51:56 GMT

Author: ffudnebbuh

Posted: 08/25/2012 14:51

I do have those recordings and they are spectacular, thanks for the head ups anyway. I thought that everyone had heard the hot five and seven sessions and maybe haven't heard the songs he sang in the 1950s, although not as good as his 20s recording but interesting to listen to.
David

Re: Louis Armstrong

Romanelli — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 10:43:23 GMT

Author: Romanelli

Posted: 08/25/2012 14:43

If you're into EARLY jazz, pick up Armstrong in The Hot Fives & The Hot Sevens, Volumes 1 & 2. It was all recorded between 1925 and 1927. The quality is excellent for the time, and these guys just roll. A great way to hear Armstrong when he was a real cornet player, before he couldn't play much anymore.

Also worthwhile is Louis Armstrong & King Oliver on Milestone. 23 tracks recorded between 1923-24. The quality isn't as good, but the music is still amazing.

Louis Armstrong

ffudnebbuh — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 10:00:32 GMT

Author: ffudnebbuh

Posted: 08/25/2012 14:00

I am in a early jazz mood this morning. Love this song by Louis Armstrong from 1952. This was part of a series of Decca recordings that were aimed at the white audience, easy access but still so beautiful. It is called "I wonder"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kz3zbHy2Leg&feature=player_embedded