Release Date: 12/14/2004
Recording Date: 12/2004
Tracks: 13
Label: Giants of Jazz
Type: CD
- Genre/Styles
- Dixieland, Swing, New Orleans Jazz, Traditional Pop, Vocal Jazz
Album Tracks (13)
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What the Critics Say
Louis Armstrong was a huge international star who could easily fill any venue during most of his career; this 1956 performance with his All-Stars at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium features trombonist Trummy Young and clarinetist Edmond Hall, along with the perennially underrated pianist Billy Kyle, bassist Arvell Shaw, and drummer Barrett Deems, with vocalist Velma Middleton added for a few fun duets with the leader. The set list is a typical blend of New Orleans jazz, traditional jazz, swing and pop songs of the day. The sound quality is for the most part excellent, though Young's occasionally loud solos cause a bit of distortion. Kyle is featured with the rhythm section in a swinging treatment of "Perdido," while Hall is spotlighted in a lively take of "Dardanella." Armstrong is at his best throughout the concert and he obviously pleased the crowd throughout the evening. ~ Ken Dryden, All Music Guide
