Louis Armstrong • In Scandinavia, Vol. 2

 

Review by Scott Yanow
This set of previously unreleased music features Louis Armstrong & His All-Stars at concerts in Stockholm and Copenhagen, twice in 1952 and once in 1955. Unlike many of his American appearances during the 1950s, these performances have a generous amount of surprises as Armstrong gets away from some of his set solos and sounds inspired. Best are the first nine numbers, which are from the 1952 Stockholm concert. "New Orleans Function" has its humorous moments, "Muskrat Ramble" features a different Armstrong solo than expected, and Velma Middleton's singing on "Big Daddy Blues" is joined by some superior ensemble playing. Trombonist Trummy Young and clarinetist Bob McCracken co-star on the 1952 numbers (which include fine versions of "On the Sunny Side of the Street" and "High Society" from the Copenhagen concert), while McCracken is succeeded by Edmond Hall on the six tunes from the 1955 concert. The recording quality is excellent and Louis Armstrong is heard throughout in exuberant form. Recommended.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/louis-armstrong-in-scandinavia-vol-2-1952-1955-mw0000655796

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Reseña de Scott Yanow
Este conjunto de música inédita presenta a Louis Armstrong & His All-Stars en conciertos en Estocolmo y Copenhague, dos veces en 1952 y una en 1955. A diferencia de muchas de sus apariciones en Estados Unidos durante la década de 1950, estas actuaciones tienen una generosa cantidad de sorpresas, ya que Armstrong se aleja de algunos de sus solos establecidos y suena inspirado. Lo mejor son los primeros nueve números, que pertenecen al concierto de Estocolmo de 1952. "New Orleans Function" tiene sus momentos de humor, "Muskrat Ramble" presenta un solo de Armstrong diferente al esperado, y el canto de Velma Middleton en "Big Daddy Blues" se une a una interpretación de conjunto superior. El trombonista Trummy Young y el clarinetista Bob McCracken coprotagonizan los números de 1952 (que incluyen buenas versiones de "On the Sunny Side of the Street" y "High Society" del concierto de Copenhague), mientras que a McCracken le sucede Edmond Hall en las seis melodías del concierto de 1955. La calidad de la grabación es excelente y Louis Armstrong se escucha en todo momento en forma exuberante. Recomendado.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/louis-armstrong-in-scandinavia-vol-2-1952-1955-mw0000655796


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 Tracklist
1 - When It's Sleepy Time Down South -
2 - New Orleans Function -
3 - Pennies From Heaven -
4 - Tin Roof Blues -
5 - Muskrat Ramble -
6 - Basin Street Blues -
7 - Big Daddy Blues -
8 - You're Just In Love -
9 - Stompin' At The Savoy -
10 - On The Sunny Side Of The Street -
11 - High Society -
12 - When It's Sleepy Time Down South -
13 - Indiana -
14 - The Gypsy -
15 - Pretty Little Missy -
16 - Struttin' With Some Barbecue


Personnel
Louis Armstrong (tp, vo), Trummy Young (tb), Bob McCracken (cl), Marty Napoleon (p), Arvell Shaw (b), Cozy Cole (dr), Velma Middleton (vo)


Label: Storyville Records ‎– 1018349
Released: 2005
Genre: Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/Louis-Armstrong-In-Scandinavia-Vol-2-1952-1955/release/14753569

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