Jazz / Swing; Vocal Jazz; Classic Jazz; New Orleans Jazz; Traditional Pop
Recorded:
* July 31, 1957 (tracks 13-16)
* October 14, 1957 (tracks 1-12), Capitol Studios, Hollywood
"It is difficult . . . for some people, who only know Armstrong's singing from his latter-day pop hits, to realize that he was one of the most influential vocalists of the twentieth century. . . . His unique phrasing and masterly vocal readjustments of a song's rhythms influenced countless singers. . . ."
Armstrong biographer John Chilton emphasizes, in the liner note, not only how great Armstrong's meeting with Peterson was, but how apprehensive their respective fans were when news of this session spread. They had nothings to worry about, however: Forty years on, this session's brilliance is undiminished.
Louis Armstrong - Vocal, Trumpet
Oscar Peterson - Piano
Herb Ellis - Guitar
Ray Brown - Bass
Louie Bellson - Drums |
