The Louis Armstrong Story Volume 2: Louis Armstrong and His Hot Seven

by Louis Armstrong

The Louis Armstrong Story Volume 2: Louis Armstrong and His Hot Seven cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 1956
  • Label: Columbia
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 54:11
  • Community rating: 4.11/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Continuing the essential reissue series, this volume focuses entirely on the groundbreaking Hot Seven recordings. Augmented by a tuba and drums, the ensemble provides a driving rhythmic foundation for Armstrong's unparalleled soloing and innovative use of stop-time.

Genres

Descriptors: vocal, classic, melodic, traditional, crooning

Tracklist

  1. Can't We Be Friends? (3:47)
  2. Isn't This A Lovely Day? (6:16)
  3. Moonlight In Vermont (3:42)
  4. They Can't Take That Away From Me (4:39)
  5. Under A Blanket Of Blue (4:18)
  6. Tenderly (5:10)
  7. A Foggy Day (4:32)
  8. Stars Fell On Alabama (3:34)
  9. Cheek To Cheek (5:53)
  10. The Nearness Of You (5:42)
  11. April In Paris (6:33)

Credits

  • Electrosoul System - primary artist
  • Mark J - primary artist

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