Jazz / Dixieland, Swing, Classic Jazz, New Orleans Jazz, Mainstream Jazz, Traditional Pop, Vocal Jazz
Originally recorded between September 1949 and October 1953.
Louis Armstrong - Vocals, Trumpet
Abraham Rozanoff Sax (Baritone)
Al Kink Sax (Tenor)
Al Klink Sax (Tenor)
Andrew Ferretti Trumpet
Art Drelinger Sax (Tenor)
Arthur Baker Sax (Alto)
Arvell Shaw Bass
Babe Fresk Sax (Tenor)
Barney Bigard Clarinet
Ben Young Research
Bernie Leighton Piano
Bernie Privin Trumpet
Bill Holcombe Sax (Baritone), Sax (Tenor)
Billy Butterfield Trumpet
Billy Kyle Piano
Bobby Donaldson Drums
Bryan Koniarz Production Coordination
Buck Clayton Trumpet
Budd Johnson Sax (Tenor)
Carl Poole Trumpet
Carlos Kase Research Coordination, Producer
Carmen Mastren Guitar
Charlie Holmes Performer
Cozy Cole Drums
Cutty Cutshall Trombone
Dale Jones Bass
Dave McRae Sax (Tenor)
Dick Jacobs Sax (Alto)
Don Abney Piano
Don Ruffell Sax (Tenor), Clarinet
Earl Hines Piano
Ed Grady Drums
Everett Barksdale Guitar
Everett Van Deven Sax (Alto)
Fred Netting Sax (Tenor)
Freddy Williams Sax (Tenor)
George Dorsey Sax (Alto)
George Duvivier Bass
George Rose Guitar
Harold Clark Performer
Henderson Chambers Trombone
Herman Shertzer Sax (Alto)
Hollis King Art Direction
Horace Henderson Piano
Hymie Shertzer Sax (Baritone)
Ivor Lloyd Trumpet
Jack Satterfield Trombone
Joe Benjamin Bass
Joe Bushkin Piano
John Wriggle Producer, Research Assistant
Johnny Blowers Drums
Lou McGarity Trombone
Louis Alois Sax (Alto)
Mark Smith Research Assistant, Producer
Marty Napoleon Piano
Melvin Tax Sax (Tenor)
Melvin Taz Performer
Milt Gabler Producer
Milt Yaner Sax (Alto)
Mort Bullman Trombone
Paul Webster Trumpet
Phil Giardina Trombone
Red Solomon Trumpet
Russ Phillips Trombone
Sam "The Man" Taylor Sax (Tenor)
Sandy Block Bass
Sherniece Smith Art Producer
Sy Oliver Arranger, Conductor
Tom Greenwood Research Coordination, Producer
Tommy Young Trombone
Trummy Young Trombone
Tutti Camarata Arranger, Conductor
Wallace Bishop Drums
Satchmo Serenades was originally comprised of sessions recorded between 1949 and 1951; the Verve By Request CD reissue in 2000 expands the album by ten tracks, all recorded between 1952 and 1953. These sessions were in the same spirit as the original album, featuring many of the same players and arrangers (particularly Sy Oliver), so it's easy to see why these were added to the program, and the transition from the original album to the bonus tracks is seamless. This incarnation of Satchmo Serenades actually feel no different than the original album -- just a bit longer. It remains a pleasant collection of ballads and mid-tempo romantic tunes, highlighted by the instrumental sections where Armstrong glides with the lush arrangements. When Satchmo serenades, his voice is a little too rough and sly to be truly seductive, but it's nevertheless charming, and while this album is hardly a significant work in his catalog, it's still enjoyable for the Armstrong fan looking for mid-period ballads. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide |
