Louis Armstrong • In Chicago 1962

 

In this live concert session from Chicago in 1962 Louis Armstrong performs a crowd-pleasing set, packed with the “greatest hits” spanning his entire career. The listener is given an all-round impression of Louis as entertainer, vocalist and trumpet player. This version of Louis Armstrong’s All Stars includes three “veterans” – trombonist Trummy Young, pianist Billy Kyle and drummer Danny Barcelona – plus two relative newcomers – clarinettist Joe Darensbourg and bassplayer Billy Conk. Clowning and entertaining aside, there is plenty of fine music on this CD, especially with the swinging piano playing of Billy Kyle and tasteful trombone work of trombonist Trummy Young – both of whom compliment Louis beautifully throughout and deliver some greats solos. Then there is Satchmo himself, serving up plenty of brilliant trumpet work, as well as moving vocals. When the music finally ends, the listener is left wondering if there would ever have been jazz music without Louis Armstrong
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Review by Ken Dryden
By the time of this 1962 concert in Chicago, Louis Armstrong had a fairly set program of favorites which he didn't deviate very far from, but that doesn't mean that this well-recorded set isn't thoroughly enjoyable. Accompanied by long time All Stars Trummy Young on trombone and Billy Kyle on piano, as well as relative newcomers Joe Darensbourg (clarinet), Billy Cronk (bass), and Danny Barcelona (drums), they effortlessly segue from "When It's Sleepy Time Down South" to "(Back Home Again In) Indiana" and "Give Me a Kiss to Build a Dream On" without sounding the least bit tired of these time tested numbers. Of course, Armstrong's vocals were every bit as important as his trumpet at this point, sharing the vocals with the soft voiced Trummy Young on the swinging "My Bucket's Got a Hole in It." Kyle is featured with just the rhythm section in a tasty rendition of "When I Grow Too Old to Dream" with the rest of the band only joining in near its conclusion. The more commercial numbers disparaged by hardcore purists are also present, including "Blueberry Hill" and "C'Est Si Bon," but the energy of the performance and the excellent well-balanced sound make up for any perceived shortcomings. While this may not eclipse the live recordings earlier editions of Louis Armstrong & His All Stars, this very delightful concert is heartily recommended to one and all.
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En esta sesión de concierto en directo desde Chicago en 1962, Louis Armstrong interpreta un conjunto de gran éxito de público, repleto de los "grandes éxitos" de toda su carrera. El oyente recibe una impresión completa de Louis como animador, vocalista y trompetista. Esta versión de Louis Armstrong's All Stars incluye a tres "veteranos" -el trombonista Trummy Young, el pianista Billy Kyle y el baterista Danny Barcelona- y a dos relativamente nuevos: el clarinetista Joe Darensbourg y el bajista Billy Conk. Dejando a un lado las payasadas y el entretenimiento, hay mucha música de calidad en este CD, sobre todo con el swing del piano de Billy Kyle y el buen gusto del trombón del trombonista Trummy Young, que complementan a Louis de forma magnífica y ofrecen algunos grandes solos. También está el propio Satchmo, que ofrece un brillante trabajo de trompeta, así como una conmovedora voz. Cuando la música termina, el oyente se pregunta si habría existido la música de jazz sin Louis Armstrong.



Reseña de Ken Dryden
En el momento de este concierto de 1962 en Chicago, Louis Armstrong tenía un programa bastante fijo de favoritos del que no se desviaba mucho, pero eso no significa que este conjunto bien grabado no sea completamente agradable. Acompañado por los veteranos Trummy Young (trombón) y Billy Kyle (piano), así como por los relativamente nuevos Joe Darensbourg (clarinete), Billy Cronk (bajo) y Danny Barcelona (batería), pasan sin esfuerzo de "When It's Sleepy Time Down South" a "(Back Home Again In) Indiana" y "Give Me a Kiss to Build a Dream On", sin que parezca que están cansados de estos números ya probados. Por supuesto, la voz de Armstrong era tan importante como su trompeta en este punto, compartiendo la voz con la suave voz de Trummy Young en la oscilante "My Bucket's Got a Hole in It". Kyle aparece sólo con la sección rítmica en una sabrosa interpretación de "When I Grow Too Old to Dream", a la que el resto de la banda sólo se une cerca de su conclusión. Los números más comerciales despreciados por los puristas del hardcore también están presentes, incluyendo "Blueberry Hill" y "C'Est Si Bon", pero la energía de la actuación y el excelente sonido bien equilibrado compensan cualquier deficiencia percibida. Si bien esto no puede eclipsar las grabaciones en directo de ediciones anteriores de Louis Armstrong & His All Stars, este concierto tan delicioso se recomienda de corazón a todos.
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Tracks:
1 - When It's Sleepy Time Down South, Pt. 1 02:42
2 - Indiana 04:20
3 - Give Me a Kiss to Build a Dream On 05:36
4 - The Bucket's Got a Hole in It 03:32
5 - Tiger Rag 01:16
6 - Mack the Knife 03:17
7 - Blueberry Hill 03:17
8 - When the Saints 03:49
9 - Ole Miss 04:04
10 - When I Grow Too Old to Dream 04:15
11 - Basin Street Blues 07:07
12 - High Society Calypso 05:00
13 - C'est Si Bon 03:28
14 - La Vie En Rose 04:58
15 - The Faithful Husar 05:25
16 - Undecided 02:02
17 - When It's Sleepy Time Down South, Pt. 2 02:02


Credits:
Louis Armstrong (tp & vo) Trummy Young (tb) Joe Darensbourg (cl) Billy Kyle (p) Billy Cronk (b) Danny Barcelona (dr)

Recorded August 1, 1962
Released April 3, 2020

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