Satchmo at Symphony Hall

by Louis Armstrong

Satchmo at Symphony Hall cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1951
  • Label: Decca
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 54:14
  • Community rating: 3.75/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Moving the uninhibited joy of traditional New Orleans music into a highly prestigious concert venue, this jubilant performance captures a deeply historic, extended ensemble format. The wildly passionate, masterful trumpet execution permanently cemented the genre's immense validity as a serious, globally respected art form.

Genres

Descriptors: improvisation, melodic, rhythmic, technical, acoustic

Tracklist

  1. (When We Are Dancin') I Get Ideas - Single Version (3:24)
  2. A Kiss To Build A Dream On - Single Version (3:01)
  3. Cold Cold Heart (3:10)
  4. Because Of You (3:13)
  5. La vie en rose - Single Version (3:23)
  6. C'est si bon (3:03)
  7. Maybe It's Because (3:12)
  8. I'll Keep The Lovelight Burning (2:58)
  9. I'll Walk Alone (3:09)
  10. Kiss Of Fire - Single Version (3:04)
  11. Congratulations To Someone (2:44)
  12. Your Cheatin' Heart - Single Version (2:43)
  13. I Can't Afford To Miss This Dream (2:41)
  14. Someday (You'll Be Sorry) - Single Version (3:05)
  15. It Takes Two To Tango - Single Version (2:54)
  16. I Laughed At Love (2:55)
  17. April In Portugal (2:42)
  18. Ramona (2:44)

Credits

  • Louis Armstrong And His All-Stars - primary artist
  • Arvell Shaw - bass
  • Barney Bigard - clarinet
  • Sidney Catlett - drums
  • Dick Cary - piano
  • Jack Teagarden - trombone, vocals
  • Louis Armstrong - trumpet, vocals
  • Velma Middleton - vocals

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