Louis Armstrong & The Dukes Of Dixieland - Town Hall Concert Plus (2020) [Official Digital Download 24/96]

This album is made of six numbers from the famous Town Hall concert of 1947, plus offerings from four others, which if not perhaps quite so famous are nevertheless all more than worthy of your attention. Armstrong's playing in these days was something to marvel at, and his presence a vitalizing effect upon any musicians who teamed up with him. Teagarden never played or sung better than he did here ("St. James Infirmary" to note), but nor for that matter did Bigard. Vic Dickenson, Johnny Hodges, or any of the other musicians who haunt these tracks. The standard throughout is very high, but no one, however well they play, can approach the brilliance of Louis as he soars into his first chorus on "Misbehavin'" with the control and majesty of a seagull on the wing. Teagarden plays well enough on this track, but sandwiched between Louis' solo and a fantastic lead-in to his final chorus, he sounds almost dull by comparison. Save it, "Pretty Mama" is another tour de force, with Louis playing a solo that is supreme for tightness, and relaxation. The two tracks with Duke are full of interest. Hodges blows beautifully. Duke plays some pleasant piano on "Journey", and Pops comes on with a blues vocal which is quite inimitable. "Little Girl" and "Mahogany Hall" feature a much more basic beat and Louis plays in a style much nearer New Orleans than was usual in these days. Ory takes a splendid chorus on the second named tune, and the work of both drummers is exceptional.

TRACKLIST

1. Louis Armstrong & His All Stars - Introduction By Fred Robbins (Live, Remastered)
2. Louis Armstrong & His All Stars - Cornet Chop Suey (Live, Remastered)
3. Louis Armstrong & His All Stars - Our Monday Date (Live, Remastered)
4. Louis Armstrong & His All Stars - Dear Old Southland (Live, Remastered)
5. Louis Armstrong & His All Stars - Big Butter And Egg Man (Live, Remastered)
6. Louis Armstrong & His All Stars - Tiger Rag (Live, Remastered)
7. Louis Armstrong & His All Stars - Struttin' With Some Barbecue (Live, Remastered)
8. Louis Armstrong & His All Stars - Sweethearts On Parade (Live, Remastered)
9. Louis Armstrong & His All Stars - Saint Louis Blues (Live, Remastered)
10. Louis Armstrong & His All Stars - Pennies From Heaven (Live, Remastered)
11. Louis Armstrong & His All Stars - On The Sunny Side Of The Street (Live, Remastered)
12. Louis Armstrong & His All Stars - I Can't Give You Anything But Love (Live, Remastered)
13. Louis Armstrong & His All Stars - Back O'Town Blues (Live, Remastered)
14. Louis Armstrong & His All Stars - Ain't Misbehavin' (Live, Remastered)
15. Louis Armstrong & His All Stars - Rockin' Chair (Live, Remastered)
16. Louis Armstrong & His All Stars - Muskrat Ramble (Live, Remastered)
17. Louis Armstrong & His All Stars - Save It, Pretty Mama (Live, Remastered)
18. Louis Armstrong & His All Stars - Saint James Infirmary (Live, Remastered)
19. Louis Armstrong & His All Stars - Royal Garden Blues (Live, Remastered)
20. Louis Armstrong & His All Stars - Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans? (Live, Remastered)
21. Louis Armstrong & His All Stars - Jack - Armstrong Blues (Live, Remastered)



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