Louis And The Good Book - 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: Fantastic range of great tunes and songs
Disadvantages: None

...My late Father would have approved of this CD. For this, he would have said, was real Jazz. "Not like this modern rubbish!" My father's idea of real Jazz was music by the greats of the 1920 and 1930s. Jack Teagarden, for example. Mezz Mezzrow, was another of his heroes. And perhaps some of the early Louis Armstrong. Well, two out of three ain't bad. There's no Mezz Mezzrow on this CD, but there is plenty of Jack Teagarden and some early Louis Armstrong, too. There's also Lester Young and Artie Shaw, too. I have to agree with my dad. This rocks. Well, perhaps not rocks, but I think you know what I mean! Jack Teagarden's jazz is the ultimate in smoooooth jazz. Until he really wanted to become lively, then it was as if you were listening to an entirely different orchestra. The first two Jack Teagarden and his Orchestra tracks (So Many... Read review

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Advantages: includes video, B-sides, no mixes
Disadvantages: none

...This is a fantastic underrated single. Proud is an uplifting song with amazing lyrics and perfectly suited to Heather's voice. The chorus is unbelievable and it should have done much better than number sixteen. The B-sides are fantastic too - there were no mixes on the CD which I was pleased about. The first B-side 'Don't Give Up The Fight' is more mellow than 'Proud' but once again has fantastic lyrics and really sticks in your head. Then there is Heather's take on Louis Armstrong's 'Wonderful World', and it's just as good - the song suits her voice perfectly and is just a fantastic piece of writing. The CD also features the video, an average video and perhaps the only thing disappointing about the whole package. She looks great on the cover and the colour scheme used for the D and sleeve goes really well.... Read review

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