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Louis Armstrong - Complete New York Town Hall Boston Symphony Hall Concerts
Review by Jeremy Wolford
Louis Armstrong's Complete New York Town Hall Boston Symphony Hall Concerts is a magnificent compilation of live performances by one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time. This album, released in 1997, features recordings from two concerts that took place in 1947 and 1956, respectively.
The first concert, recorded at New York's Town Hall on May 17, 1947, captures Armstrong at the height of his powers. His trumpet playing is nothing short of breathtaking, and his vocals are infused with a joy and energy that is infectious. The highlight of the concert is undoubtedly Armstrong's rendition of "West End Blues," which is widely regarded as one of his greatest performances ever.
The second concert, recorded at Boston's Symphony Hall on October 31, 1956, is equally impressive. By this time, Armstrong had become a true icon of jazz, and his performances are full of the wisdom and experience that comes with years of playing. The concert features a mix of old favorites and new material, including an outstanding rendition of "Mack the Knife."
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction / Cornet Chop Suey | 3:02 | |
| Tiger Rag | 5:26 | |
| Jack-Armstrong Blues | 4:33 | |
| Basin Street Blues | 4:00 | |
| Big Butter And Egg Man | 4:10 | |
| Royal Garden Blues | 4:40 | |
| Our Monday Date | 3:00 | |
| Introduction | 0:54 | |
| St. Louis Blues | 3:21 | |
| Someday You Will Be Sorry | 4:19 | |
| Boff Boff | 5:07 | |
| Pennies From Heaven | 3:40 | |
| Mahogany Hall Stomp | 3:54 | |
| Struttin' With Some Barbecue | 3:34 | |
| Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans | 3:32 | |
| Old Rockin' Chair (V-Disc 760A) | 4:49 | |
| Stars Fell On Alabama | 5:18 | |
| Saint James Infirmary | 3:36 | |
| Ain't Misbehavin' (V-Disc 784B) | 3:18 | |
| I Can't Give You Anything But Love | 3:08 | |
| How High The Moon | 6:26 | |
| Body And Soul | 5:32 | |
| Ain't Misbehavin' | 3:51 | |
| Reminiscin' With Louis / High Society (V-Disc 784A) | 4:33 | |
| Since I Fell For You | 4:06 | |
| Lover | 2:22 | |
| Black And Blue (V-Disc 771A) | 4:22 | |
| Tea For Two | 4:44 | |
| Sweethearts On Parade | 4:32 | |
| Steak Face | 7:11 | |
| Baby, Won't You Please Come Home | 2:49 | |
| Save It, Pretty Mama | 4:25 | |
| Back O'Town Blues | 4:09 | |
| Muskrat Ramble | 2:10 | |
| High Society | 3:30 | |
| A Song War Born | 5:00 | |
| "C" Jam Blues | 3:30 | |
| Black And Blue | 4:14 | |
| Dear Old Southland | 3:37 | |
| Way Down Yonder In New Orleans | 2:22 | |
| On The Sunny Side Of The Street | 4:38 | |
| I Cried For You | 4:35 | |
| That's My Desire | 4:47 | |
| Rockin' Chair | 5:05 |
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Formats
- 3 × CD
- Compilation
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Alto Saxophone | Charlie Barnet (tracks: CD 3:17) |
| Baritone Saxophone | Ernie Caceres (tracks: CD 3:4 to 11) |
| Bass Saxophone | Ernie Caceres (tracks: CD 3:4 to 11) |
| Bass | Arvell Shaw (tracks: CD 2, CD 3:1 to 3), Bob Haggart (tracks: CD 1), Harry Babasin (tracks: CD 3:17), Jack Lesberg (tracks: CD 3:4 to 11, 15, 16) |
| Vocals | Johnny Sullivan (tracks: CD 3:13, 14) |
| Clarinet | Barney Bigard (tracks: CD 2, CD 3:1 to 3), Benny Goodman (tracks: CD 3:17), Edmond Hall (tracks: CD 3:13, 14) |
| Tenor Saxophone | Peanuts Hucko (tracks: CD 1:5 to 20, CD 3:4 to 11) |
| Cornet | Bobby Hackett (tracks: CD 1:5 to 20, CD 3:4 to 11) |
| Drums | George Wettling (tracks: CD 1:16 to 20, CD 3:4 to 10), Jimmy Crawford (tracks: CD 3:13, 14), Louie Bellson (tracks: CD 3:17), Sidney Catlett (tracks: CD 1:1 to 15, CD 2, CD 3: 1 to 3, 11, 12, 15, 16) |
| Guitar | Al Hendrickson (tracks: CD 3:17) |
| Piano | Charles Bateman (tracks: CD 3:13, 14), Dick Cary (tracks: CD 1, CD 2, CD 3: 1 to 11), Mel Powell (tracks: CD 3:17) |
| Trombone | Henderson Chambers (tracks: CD 3:13, 14), Tommy Dorsey (tracks: CD 3:17) |
| Trumpet | Mouse Randolph (tracks: CD 3:13, 14) |
| Vibraphone | Lionel Hampton (tracks: CD 3:17) |
Notes
- CD 1: Town Hall, New York City, May 17, 1947.
- CD 2 & CD 3 tracks 1 to 3: Symphony Hall, Boston, Nov 30, 1947.
- CD 3 tracks 4 to 11: NBC radio broadcast, Winter Garden Theater, New York City, June 19, 1947.
- CD 3 track 12 to 14: Carnegie Hall, New York City, Feb 8, 1947.
- CD 3 track 15, 16: New York City, April 26, 1947.
- CD 3 track 17: Los Angeles, Aug 9, 1947.
- With a 16-page booklet with uncredited notes in English.
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