Big Band Years 1937-1941, The - Louis Armstrong

Advantages: Amazing contrast of voices,
Disadvantages: Some sonic quality is lost due to the age of the recording

...This CD is a brilliant stepping-stone into the Jazz world. The instantly recognisable voice of Louis Armstrong is familiarly heart warming, Louis stood next to the sensational Ella, make a fine pair. The strong vocals are supported by the excellent band, with great instrumental links keeping the listener on the edge of their seat. The intensity and coarseness of Mr. Armstrong's voice compels the audience to wish for the next scat solo or the next parade of incredible human talent that is Louis. Of course the same can be said of the sassy Ms. Fitzgerald who can sustain these high levels of aptitude. I recommend this CD to any budding music fan who wishes to broaden their Musical horizons! HAPPY LISTENING! BY, JAKE HEMMING... Read review

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Advantages: Extremely Enjoyable Selection of Classic Hits
Disadvantages: Can't think of any

....: It Was A Very Good Year 6.: Straighten Up And Fly Right 7.: Well Did You Evah 8.: Mr Bojangles 9.: One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) 10.: Things 11.: Ain't That A Kick In The Head 12.: They Can't Take That Away From Me 13.: Have You Met Miss Jones 14.: Me And My Shadow 15.: Beyond The Sea (CD/MC) *I Will Talk Hollywood Will Listen was written by Robert Williams and Guy Chambers. (3:17) *Mack the Knife was written by Marc Blitzstein, Kurt Weill and Betholdt Brecht. Over versions were sung by famous singers such as; Louis Armstrong, Bobby Darin, Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra. (3:18) *Somethin' Stupid was written by Carson Parks and the most famous version was by Frank Sinatra and his daughter Nancy Sinatra in 1967. Robbie duets with Nicole Kidman for this performance. (2:50) *Do Nothin' 'til You Hear From Me was written by Duke... Read review

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Advantages: Original . earthy , leaves you wanting more .
Disadvantages: May not be to everyones taste .

...Bessie Smith-born 15th April1894-died 26th September1937. Bessie Smith was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee . She started her career in minstrelsy & vaudeville , she went on to record The St Louis blues & was accompanied by Louis Armstrong on the cornet & Fred Longshaw on the harmonium. The track was written and recorded by the great W.C. Hardy. Bessie Smith ,Vol 2 - St Louis blues is a C.D of original recordings from 1924-1925-featuring Fletcher Henderson . When you listen to this C.D. you can imagine yourself sitting in the front row of the audience watching & listening to some of the greatest musiciansof all time-including :- Fletcher Henderson/piano Don Redman/clarinet Robert Robbins/violin Irving Johns/piano Charlie Green/trombone Joe Smith/cornet Fred Longshaw / piano Louis Armstrong /cornet and piano. Buster Bailey/ clarinet... Read review

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