Jazz / Big Band, Swing, Classic Jazz, New Orleans Jazz, Traditional Pop, Vocal Jazz
Louis Armstrong - Vocals, Trumpet
Al Philburn Trombone
Andy Ruggirello Graphic Design
Bingie Madison Clarinet, Sax (Tenor)
Bob Mayhew Trumpet
Bunny Berigan Trumpet
Charlie Holmes Sax (Alto)
Dan Serrano Graphic Design
Dave Barbour Guitar
Dave Grusin Executive Producer
David Gibb Graphic Design
Doug Schwartz Digital Transfers, Audio Restoration
Frank Driggs Photography
Fulton McGrath Piano
Greely Walton Sax (Tenor)
Gus Aiken Trumpet
Harry White Trombone
Henry Jones Sax (Alto)
Jimmy Archey Trombone
Joe Muranyi Liner Notes
Joseph Doughney Post Production
Kevin Hayunga Audio Restoration
Larry Rose Executive Producer
Lee Blair Guitar
Leonard Davis Trumpet
Louis Bacon Trumpet
Luis Russell Piano
Michael Landy Post Production
Orrin Keepnews Reissue Producer
Paul Barbarin Drums
Paul Ricci Reeds
Pete Petersen Bass
Phil Waltzer Reeds
Pops Foster Bass
Scott Johnson Graphic Design
Sid Trucker Reeds
Sonny Mediana Graphic Design
Stan King Drums
Steve Lasker Digital Transfers
This is the first domestic volume on CD of Armstrong's swing-era recordings for Decca in chronological order (1934-1936). Joined by the musical, but by then somewhat anonymous, Luis Russell Orchestra, Armstrong's melodic variations turn these pop tunes into fine jazz, even "La Cucaracha." ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
