Louis Armstrong – Louis under The Stars (200g)
Rarity - Sealed
Louis Armstrong – trumpet, vocals
Russell Garcia – arranger, conductor
Witten by Irving Berlin (A1), Richard Rodgers (A2), Lorenz Hart (A2), Al Dubin (A3), Harry Warren (A3), Harold Arlen (A4), Geoffrey Clarkson (B1), Harry Clarkson (B1), Peter van Steeden (B1), Brooks Bowman (B2), Ord Hamilton (B3), Bruce Sievier (B3), Frank Eyton (B4), Johnny Green (B4)
1 LP, standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 200g SuperVinyl
Record color : black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : RTI
Label : Classic Records
Original Label : Verve
Recorded August 14, 1957 at Capitol Studio, Hollywood
Produced by Norman Granz
Originally released in November 1958
Reissued in January 2009
Tracks:
Side A:
- Top Hat, White Tie And Tails
- Have You Met Miss Jones
- I Only Have Eyes For You
- Stormy Weather
Side B:
- Home
- East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon)
- You're Blasé
- Body And Soul
Reviews:
“One of the lesser-known Louis Armstrong sets, this album was recorded on the same day that resulted in the similar I've Got the World on a String. The great trumpeter/singer is backed by a string orchestra arranged and conducted by Russ Garcia. He performs eight veteran standards, only one of which ("Body and Soul") had been associated with him in the past. Although the accompaniment is pretty straight and unadventurous, it is enjoyable to hear Satch's interpretations of such songs as "Have You Met Miss Jones," "I Only Have Eyes for You," "Home," and "East of the Sun." Many of his trumpet solos in the medium-tempo material are brief but dramatic, and his singing is typically expressive and good-humored.” AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow
Ratings :
AllMusic : 3/ 5 ; Discogs : 4.42 / 5