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Music : The Louis Armstrong Collection, Vol. 4: Louis Armstrong and Earl Hines
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The Louis Armstrong Collection, Vol. 4: Louis Armstrong and Earl Hines by: Louis Armstrong |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0074644514223 Label: Sony Manufacturer: Sony Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Sony Release Date: August 07, 1989 Studio: Sony Sales Rank: 237309 Disc 1:
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Editorial Review: Amazon.com essential recording: Like the great pyramids at Giza or the works of Shakespeare and Bach, the music of Louis Armstrong and Earl Hines shines like some beacon of light blinking at us from beyond the veil, ancient and miraculous and inscrutable in its mastery and wisdom. The trumpeter from New Orleans and the pianist from Pittsburgh recognize in each other the mark of champions, and the pleasure they take in each other's instrumental sovereignty is apparent in all their inspirational improvisations from 1928. The sense of joy these adventurers share in their spontaneous flights of exploration and discovery on "West End Blues" and "Weather Bird (Rag)" remains undiminished. King Oliver's "Weather Bird (Rag)" is taken as an equestrian duet, the phrases echoing back and forth, veering off and intermingling, creating fresh new variations like alternating pulses of a single heartbeat, orchestral in their syncopated complexity, resolving into a rousing climax that is the essence of jazz. And in a collection shot through with classic performances such as "St. James Infirmary," "Tight Like This" and "Sugar Foot Strut," "West End Blues" remains the most memorable performance in the entire Armstrong lexicon. Beginning with the remarkable rhythmic phrasing of Armstrong's opening cadenza, proceeding through his initial reading of the theme, his poignant scat chorus and a stately Hines interlude, and culminating in the clarion call of the trumpeter's 16-beat sustained cry and epic blues phrases, this is a humbling performance--like Bird's "Ko-Ko," Trane's "Giant Steps," and Sonny Rollins' "Autumn Nocturne"--that other musicians must measure themselves against. --Chip Stern Customer Reviews
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 Rating: - Enjoy this, listen, and forget its reputationIf some curious alien woman from visited earth and asked "what is jazz?" I would have 2 answers. The first was Louis' direct response to that question: "Lady, if you've got to ask, you ain't never gonna know." The second would be to play this. These sessions from 80 years ago have been on so many favorites lists that I'm afraid people shy away from this music, just because someone told them they are supposed to like it. If you think anything from 1928 is inherently "moldy fig", if you feel this music has been institutionalized to death, think that Armstrong was an Uncle Tom, think that "Dixieland jazz" is music for shallow old fart tourists, or, especially, if you've never heard these tracks, clear your mind, try to take the ... Read More: Rating: - "Pops" 'n "Fatha" do it right!This is really an excellent disc featuring combos of 5 or 7 players. Good early jazz. Rating: - Roots MusicOf all the "old" Louis recordings this one stands out for me. The playing is so tight and the quality of the sound is incredible considering the primitive recording techniques of the time. Check out Basin Street Blues with Hines playing the Celeste and harmonizing with Louis. My favorite track (for today at least) is Symphonic Raps with the double Tuba stops after each chorus. I can only try to imagine what a live performance by these guys must have been like. Belongs in the collection of every Louis Armstrong lover. Rating: - A Great Summitthe point to Jazz is collective improvisation which requires an intricate sense of teamwork;Satch already had his first summit with Sidney Bechet in Clarence Williams'Blue Fives (and the Red Onion Jazz Babies) in 1924-1925;Satch's earlier stint with the superb King Oliver Creole jazz Band was an apprenticeship.But here this CD finds Satch entering 1928 with the full glory of the Hot 5s and Hot 7s under his belt,and his partner here is the classy and exceptionally gifted pianist Earl 'Fatha' Hines.The chemistry between these two artists is amazing it borders on ESP in all honesty,-from the intricate layers of 'Symphonic Raps' to the classic scat singing of 'Sugar Foot Strut' all the way to the remarkable interplay of 'Two Deuces' these sides ... Read More: Rating: - A Wonderful CDThis was the first CD that opened me up to the genius of early Satch. I later got the full set of Hot Fives and Sevens (British Import version), which includes all of the cuts on this CD. I still love this one though, and although the overall sound quality of the Brit set is better, West End Blues is a little better on this CD. The best single CD collection of early Satch I know of. |
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