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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0696998928022 Format: Original recording remastered Label: Sony Manufacturer: Sony MPN: 89280 Number Of Discs: 2 Publisher: Sony Release Date: August 03, 2004 Studio: Sony Average Rating:
 Rating: - give that man a spotlight !!!The Essential Louis Armstrong is a wonderful two CD tribute to one of the greatest musicians who ever lived. The artwork is great and the sound quality is really rather good--even on the older tracks on the first CD. The first CD starts with "Sugar Foot Stomp." The melody is awesome and the brass never sounded better! The drums and percussion enhance the melody even further. I love Louis on that trumpet! "Heebie Jeebies" is a popular number from that era and when these fine musicians ... Read More Rating:  - I Like this one better than definative, but.......It's far from essential. This is a nice tid bit of what's out there. It's so good that it leaves you wanting more. Your best bet is to start out with The Complete 1923 Jazz Band Recordings by King Oliver (unbelievably great on "Off the Record / Archeophone" label), or The Complete Hot Fives and Sevens (Sony is the company that holds the official rights, but there are several imports out there that are good, and at a lower price). Then work your way up to the Definitive Records (an import jazz lable) ... Read More Rating: - Awesome!Very enjoyable CDs! They feature great quality recordings while still preserving the distinct "tinney" sound of older music. Rating: - Wonderful CollectionThe sound quality is excellent and it is a fabulous selection of his music. Would recommend to new or old fans of Louis Armstrong. Rating: - Pops-- The king of jazz trumpetTHE ESSENTIAL LOUIS ARMSTRONG is a sweeping overview of THE most influential jazz musician of the 20th Century. Disc one contains Armstrong's New Orleans-styled electrical recordings of the late '20's (note that he had made some acoustic horn stuff prior), while the second CD continues the early sides until midway through, and then offers brief glimpses of Satchmo's career from 1938 to '67. To mention a single outstanding example, Armstrong's early beautiful tone is clearly evident on his ... Read More |
