Satchmo and the Dukes of Dixieland

by Louis Armstrong

Overview

How not to reissue important music: Put together a somewhat random sampler made out of three former Lp's, do not give the proper recording dates or any hint as to who the sidemen are and have brief and meaningless liner notes. The music on this CD, which matches Louis Armstrong with the Dukes Of Dixieland (a particularly strong group which had the frontline of trumpeter Frank Assunto, trombonist Fred Assunto and clarinetist Jerry Fuller) includes 14 of the 27 titles that resulted from the sessions (leaving out the 15 alternate takes). The interplay between Armstrong and the other players (particularly trumpeter Assunto) is often quite exciting and full of mutual respect and love; the Dukes were thrilled to get the chance to play with Satch. Among the highlights are a tremendous version of "Avalon," "Sweethearts On Parade," "Bourbon Street Parade" and a definitive "Back O' Town Blues." It is a pity that the packaging is so negligent; listeners who already have the Audio Fidelity Lps are advised to keep those instead. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	06/05/2012
Label:	Wax Time
UPC:	8436542010795
Rank:	52946

Tracks

1. Bourbon Street Parade
2. South
3. Washington and Lee Swing
4. Avalon
5. New Orleans
6. That's A' Plenty
7. Just a Closer Walk With Thee
8. Dixie
9. The Sheik of Araby
10. Wolverine Blues
11. Sweet Georgia Brown
12. Limehouse Blues
13. New Orleans [Alternate take]

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Louis Armstrong   Primary Artist,Vocals,Trumpet
Dukes of Dixieland   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Thamon Hayes   Composer
Ted Snyder   Composer
Kenneth Casey   Composer
Ben Bernie   Composer
Carmen Lombardo   Composer
Vincent Rose   Composer
Philip Braham   Composer
Ray Bauduc   Composer
Lew Pollack   Composer
Sidney Frey   Arranger
Mark Sheafe   Composer
Harry Beasley Smith   Composer
Thornton Allen   Composer
C.A. Robbins   Composer
Fred Assunto   Arranger
Clarence Robbins   Composer
Benjamin Franklin Spikes   Composer
Beasley Smith   Composer
Francis Wheeler   Composer
Douglas Furber   Composer
Charles Newman   Composer
Dick Charles   Composer
Maceo Pinkard   Composer
Louis Armstrong   Composer
John Spikes   Composer
Luis Russell   Composer
Jelly Roll Morton   Composer
Ray Gilbert   Composer
Al Johnson   Composer
Al Jolson   Composer
Buddy DeSylva   Composer
Hoagy Carmichael   Composer
Paul Barbarin   Composer
Traditional   Composer
Steve Allen   Composer
Bob Haggart   Composer
Dukes of Dixieland   Performer
Bennie Moten   Composer