 Louis Armstrong's Greatest Hits
Louis Armstrong's
Greatest Hits Columbia Stereo 9438 1967 Trying to do a compilation of over 40 years of work is an impossible task, especially for someone with the pedigree of Louis Armstrong. No one is bound to be satisfied. There are great songs here, so there is some benefit. And it may be enough for some who like his music in moderation. But even then one will wonder why they included song A and not song B. At least they included Mack The Knife. For sale on Etsy. Click on image for purchase. |
Shades Of Night by Jack Teagarden 1959 Capitol ST1143
Jack Teagarden is considered one of the finest jazz musicians to have played, and certainly the best jazz trombonist. His career began in the 1930's during the big band era. He played for years with the Paul Whiteman Orchestra, which limited his jazz abilities, but later went on to play with Louis Armstrong and others. This is a 1959 solo release. It is amazing to hear his nimbleness in playing such a large instrument with precision. The album does tend to straddle the line between jazz and easy listening, but is a nice listen nonetheless.
The album cover is mostly excellent with the exception of a split edge left, and some chipping top. The back cover has some overall wear. The vinyl now sits behind the cover in a vinyl protective cover to prevent further damage. Original liner is included. The vinyl is excellent with some intermittent pops. The audio samples are recorded as played with no filters. To purchase, click on the main photo for the Gemm site.
The album cover is mostly excellent with the exception of a split edge left, and some chipping top. The back cover has some overall wear. The vinyl now sits behind the cover in a vinyl protective cover to prevent further damage. Original liner is included. The vinyl is excellent with some intermittent pops. The audio samples are recorded as played with no filters. To purchase, click on the main photo for the Gemm site.