Description
Although this collection's title is a bit misleading, THE BEST OF
LOUIS ARMSTRONG is nevertheless a wonderful set of music. The album
was recorded at a 1965 Paris concert and features a later version
of Louis Armstrong's All-Stars. Granted, Satchmo and the band do
play many of their best-known songs, but these are not the greatest
recorded versions of them nor does this album represent the best
live All-Stars recording. Nevertheless, any live Louis Armstrong
album is sure to entertain. This album delivers on that, and the
interaction among Armstrong, the musicians, and the audience is
especially spirited. Disc one highlights include Perdido, which
features some wild piano work from the always-wonderful Billy Kyle
and Hello Dolly, a track on which Armstrong's rich vocals shine.
Disc two opens with Cocktails for Two played as a bass solo by
Buddy Catlett, who has a wonderfully woody tone and a breezy feel.
Armstrong never ceases to amaze with his boundless energy and
humor, incredibly sensitive vocal stylings, and bold trumpet
playing (even here, at age 65). This disc is highly recommended to
anyone wanting to hear why Armstrong was one of the most loved
entertainers of the 20th century.
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