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Recorded between 1957 and 1965. Includes liner notes by Dan Morgenstern.
Considering Louis Armstrong's illustrious career, which spanned nearly half a century, it seems incredible that many of these chestnuts are cut here under his name for the first time. The producer of these sessions, Norman Granz, called Armstrong's voice more than the sound of jazz, describing it as "the sound of humanity and hope."
Whether blowing his horn in his much imitated, never duplicated, declamatory style, or growling out a ballad with his improbably perfect voice, he gives these classics timeless interpretations. Joining him on several titles for vocal duets is Ella Fitzgerald, someone who shared many of Armstrong's sensibilities, including a keen awareness of jazz's power to entertain--indeed, these two aimed to please. But it is never pandering, as Louis and Ella swing with good humor and a rhythmic sureness that is so right, one risks taking it for granted. Don't miss the fun they have on Cole Porter's "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off" and the sultry "Summertime," which features a simple yet beautiful introduction on trumpet. Louis's solo take on the naughty title track at the slowest tempo imaginable rings out the double-entendres for all that they are worth.
Digitally remastered by Gary N. Mayo (PolyGram Studios).
Compilation producers: Michael Lang.
Personnel: Louis Armstrong (vocals, trumpet); Ella Fitzgerald (vocals); Everett Barksdale, Herb Ellis (guitar); John Gray (banjo); Joe Darensbourg, Buster Bailey (clarinet); Tyree Glenn (trombone, vibraphone); Oscar Peterson, Billy Kyle (piano); Danny Barcelona, Louie Bellson, Buddy Rich (drums).
Liner Note Author: Dan Morgenstern.
Recording information: Capit (08/16/1956-08/??/1965); Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA (08/16/1956-08/??/1965); Los Angeles, CA (08/16/1956-08/??/1965); Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA (08/16/1956-08/??/1965).
Director: Lisa Po-Ying Huang.
Photographer: William Claxton.
Unknown Contributor Role: Peter Pullman.
Arranger: Russell Garcia .
Personnel includes: Louis Armstrong (vocals, trumpet); Russ Garcia (arranger, conductor); Ella Fitzgerald (vocals); Tyree Glenn (trombone, vibraphone); Big Chief Moore (trombone); Buster Bailey, Joe Darensbourg (clarinet); Oscar Peterson, Billy Kyle (piano); Herb Ellis, Everett Barksdale (guitar); John Gray (banjo); Ray Brown, Buddy Catlett, Arvell Shaw (bass); Louie Bellson, Buddy Rich, Danny Barcelona (drums); Russ Garcia's Orchestra.
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I Gotta Right To Sing the Blues
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Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You
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Let's Call the Whole Thing Off
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You Go To My Head
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East of the Sun (West of the Moon)
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Under a Blanket of Blue
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Let's Fall In Love
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Moon Song
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How Long Has This Been Going On?
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When Your Lover Has Gone
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Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love)
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Stars Fell On Alabama
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Indiana
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Stompin' At the Savoy
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Tenderly
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Stormy Weather
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What's New?
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They Can't Take That Away From Me
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You're Blase
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Just One of Those Things
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Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen
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Sweet Lorraine
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I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
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Autumn In New York
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Makin' Whoopee
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We'll Be Together Again
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Willow Weep For Me
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Foggy Day
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There's No You
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Three of Us
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Pretty Little Missy
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