Personnel includes: Louis Armstrong (vocals, trumpet); Jack Teagarden (vocals, trombone); Bobby Hackett (cornet); Kid Ory (trombone); Peanuts Hucko, Barney Bigard (clarinet); Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington (piano);
Sid Catlett (drums).
Recorded in New York, New York and Los Angeles, California between 1946 and 1947. Includes liner notes by Emily King.
Digitally remastered by James Nichols (BMG Studios, New York, New York).
This is part of RCA Victor's Falling In Love With series.
Hung on the premise of a collection of romantic, down-tempo jazz, this compilation of Louis Armstrong sides taken from throughout the legendary musician's career is both more varied and more interesting than its remit would suggest. There's a pairing with the Duke Ellington Orchestra on "Blues Are Brewin'," duets with the trombonist and bandleader Jack Teagarden, and exemplary playing from musicians of the caliber of the clarinetist Barney Bigard. An ideal accompaniment to a romantic evening and a snapshot of a consummate jazz musician in his prime, this entry in the RCA series is both entertaining and instructive.