MEDIUM Vinyl Record
WEIGHT 180gr (black Vinyl) 33rpm
CONDITION sealed
COVER Standard
CONDITION COVER M mint
COVER DAMAGES No, we take care about that
SERIALNUMBER No
LIMITED Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Mono
MUSICIAN HOMEPAGE --
Louis Armstrong - trumpet, vocals
Jack Teagarden - trombone, vocals
Bobby Hackett - trumpet
Peanuts Hucko - clarinet
Dick Carey - piano
Bob Haggart - bass
Sid Catlett - drums
Vic Dickenson - trombone
Barney Bigard - clarinet
Charlie Beal - piano
Allan Reusse - guitar
Red Callender - bass
Zutty Singleton - drums
Ernie Caceres - baritone
Johnny Guarnieri - piano
Al Hall - bass
Cozy Cole - drums
Chubby Jackson - bass
Jimmy Hamilton - clarinet
Sonny Greer - drums
Remo Palmieri - guitar
Billy Strayhorn - piano
Duke Ellington - piano
Johnny Hodges - tenor sax
Don Byas - tenor say
Neal Hefti - trumpet
rockin' chair - 5:30
ain't misbehavin' - 3:50
back o' town blues - 4:10
long long journey - 4:20
i want a little girl - 3:00
mohagony hall stomp - 2:43
pennies from heaven - 3:40
st. james infirmary - 3:40
save it, pretty mama - 4:30
some day - 3:10
sugar - 3:20
snafu - 4:15
This album is made of six numbers from the famous Town Hall concert of 1947, plus offerings from four others, which if not perhaps quite so famous are nevertheless all more than worthy of your attention
Armstrong's playing in these days was something to marvel at, and his presence a vitalising effect upon any musicians who teamed up with him
Teagarden never played or sung better than he did here ("St. James Infirmary" to note), but nor for that matter did Bigard, Vic Dickenson, Johnny Hodges, or any of the other musicians who haunt these tracks
The standard throughout is very high, but no one, however well they play, can approach the brilliance of Louis as he soars into his first chorus on "Misbehavin'" with the control and majesty of a seagull on the wing
Teagarden plays well enough on this track, but sandwiched between Louis' solo and a fantastic lead-in to his final chorus, he sounds almost dull by comparison
Save it, "Pretty Mama" is another tour de force, with Louis playing a solo that is supreme for tightness, and relaxation
The two tracks with Duke are full of interest
Hodges blows beautifully
Duke plays some pleasant piano on "Journey", and Pops comes on with a blues vocal which is quite inimitable
"Snafu", a boppish kind of tune, doesn't suit Louis quite so well, but as usual he can dig his way out of any situation with his horn
"Little Girl" and "Mahogany Hall" feature a much more basic beat and Louis plays in a style much nearer New Orleans than was usual in these days
Ory takes a splendid chorus on the second named tune, and the work of both drummers is exceptional
But everything is good and Armstrong's work so consistently brilliant and vastly entertaining, that it is a set you must not miss on any account
RECORDING April 24 1947 at Town Hall New York City and September 6 1946 in Los Angeles
ENGINEERING --
LABEL RCA
RE MASTERING Ray Staff
RE RELEASED 2017
AVERAGE RATING 4 ½ Stars out of 5
PRESSING by Pallas
MADE IN England / Germany
STYLE Jazz / Big Band
AVAILABLE as long as inventory stock
