Complete Decca Recordings 1950-1951, The - Louis Armstrong Allstars (The)

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: 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... Read review

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Advantages: Easy listening and unique
Disadvantages: Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave

...quite caught on to The-Dream just yet, the critical reception from media sources was incredibly positive. Rolling Stone magazine described it as one of the most likeable R&B records of the year, whilst Entertainment Weekly graded the album 'A-'. The title of the album is short for 'Love Me All Summer, Hate Me All Winter' and apparently this has nothing to do with the weather, but rather that when you are hot people cannot get enough of you but when you are cold no one is interested. An R&B artist would not be complete without the skeletons in his closet, and the controversy surrounding The-Dream actually refers to a feud with child (teen) hip-hop sensation Chris Brown. Many of you will have heard the huge track 'Bed' by J Holiday last year, just another one of Dream's song writing credits, and Chris Brown took offence to Dream not giving... Read review

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