Jazz / Dixieland, Classic Jazz, New Orleans Jazz
The Complete Collection in the Best Possible Sound Quality
Louis Armstrong - Cornet, Trumpet, Vocals, Slide Whistle
Albert Nicholas Sax (Alto)
Albert Washington, Jr. Sax (Tenor)
Alex Hill Alto
Bert Curry Sax (Alto)
Bill Wilson Cornet
Boyd Atkins Sax (Alto), Clarinet, Sax (Soprano)
Buck Washington Trumpet, Piano
Carroll Dickerson Violin, Director
Charles Fox Liner Notes
Charlie Holmes Clarinet, Sax (Alto)
Crawford Wethington Sax (Alto)
Dave Wilborn Guitar, Banjo
Don Redman Clarinet, Speech/Speaker/Speaking Part, Alto, Sax (Alto)
Earl Hines Vocals, Piano, Cello, Trumpet
Eddie Condon Banjo
Eddie Lang Guitar
Fred Robinson Trombone
Gene Anderson Piano, Cello
Happy Caldwell Sax (Tenor)
Henry "Red" Allen Trumpet
Hoagy Carmichael Vocals
Homer Hobson Trumpet
Honore Dutrey Trombone
J.C. Higginbotham Trombone
Jack Teagarden Trombone
Jimmy Strong Sax (Tenor), Clarinet
Jodie "Butterbeans" Edwards Vocals
Joe Sullivan Piano
Joe Walker Baritone, Sax (Alto)
John R.T. Davies Remastering
John Thomas Trombone
Johnny Dodds Alto, Clarinet
Johnny St. Cyr Banjo, Guitar
Joseph "Kaiser" Marshall Drums
Kid Ory Trombone
Lil Armstrong Vocals, Piano
Lonnie Johnson Guitar
Luis Russell Piano
Mancy Cara Bass, Banjo, Vocals
Max Jones Photo Courtesy
May Alix Vocals
Otis Johnson Trumpet
Paul Barbarin Drums
Pete Briggs Bass Baritone
Pops Foster Standup Bass
Susie Hawthorne Vocals
Teddy Hill Sax (Tenor)
Tubby Hall Drums
Zutty Singleton Drums
One of a handful of absolutely essential jazz collections, and at a bargain price too. With this four-disc set of Armstrong's bedrock Hot Fives & Sevens sides, JSP throws down the gauntlet for labels reissuing early jazz (hats off especially to John R.T. Davies for his superb remastering work). Covering the years 1925-1929, the 90 tracks include the complete Hot Fives & Sevens recordings (save for alternate takes) with Johnny Dodds, Lil Hardin Armstrong, Kid Ory, Johnny St. Cyr, and others. Amidst a wealth of important cuts, the pinnacle standouts include "Cornet Chop Suey," "West End Blues" and "Weather Bird" (both with Earl Hines), and "Struttin' With Some Barbecue." There are also several of Armstrong's first big band sides from 1929, not to mention a smattering of fine vocals by Hoagy Carmichael and blues singer May Alix (blues guitarist Lonnie Johnson also chimes in). As good a place as any to start your jazz library. ~ Stephen Cook, All Music Guide |
