Satchmo the Great [Extra tracks] [Live] [Soundtrack]

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Drawn from the 1956 film devoted to Armstrong's life and music, this CD includes recordings from his world travels of 1955-56, as well as excerpts from an interview with narrator Edward R. Murrow. It's a fascinating document, in part, of course, for Armstrong's still wondrous abilities and unique personality, but also for the way in which it presents him in the context of the 1950s. He recalls his most enduring memories of fellow musicians, and there are some sparkling performances with the All-Stars, ranging from ancient New Orleans themes to his unique treatment of "Mack the Knife." Perhaps most striking, though, is a 12-minute version of "St. Louis Blues," rendered as a concerto grosso at New York's Lewisohn Stadium with Leonard Bernstein conducting an 88-piece orchestra. It's a telling symbol, if one were needed, of how far Armstrong and jazz had traveled from his boyhood. What's remarkable, though, is that his musical genius could still sparkle amid the pretensions to high culture. --Stuart Broomer

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Satchmo the Great
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Excellent and charming jazz classics
  • The Greatest!
 Satchmo the Great
Louis Armstrong
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004U1GY
Release Date: 2000-06-27

Tracks:

  1. Introduction - Edward R. Murrow
  2. When It's Sleepy Time Down South - Louis Armstrong
  3. Narration - Edward R. Murrow
  4. (Back Home Again) In Indiana - Louis Armstrong
  5. Narration - Edward R. Murrow
  6. Paris Interview - Louis Armstrong
  7. Flee As A Bird To The Mountain - Louis Armstrong
  8. Narration - Edward R. Murrow
  9. Louis Armstrong On New Orleans Funeral Music - Louis Armstrong
  10. Oh, Didn't He Ramble - Louis Armstrong
  11. Narration - Edward R. Murrow
  12. Mack The Knife - Louis Armstrong
  13. Narration - Edward R. Murrow
  14. Louis Armstrong On King George VI - Louis Armstrong
  15. Mahogany Hall Stomp - Louis Armstrong
  16. Narration - Edward R. Murrow
  17. Sly Mongoose - Louis Armstrong
  18. (What Did I Do To Be So) Black And Blue - Louis Armstrong
  19. Narration - Edward R. Murrow
  20. Louis Armstrong On Playing With Joe Oliver - Louis Armstrong
  21. Narration - Edward R. Murrow
  22. St. Louis Blues (Concerto Grosso) - Louis Armstrong
  23. Narration - Edward R. Murrow
  24. Royal Garden Blues - Louis Armstrong
  25. Bucket's Got A Hole In It - Louis Armstrong
  26. End Credits: On The Sunny Side Of The Street (Live) - Louis Armstrong

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Drawn from the 1956 film devoted to Armstrong's life and music, this CD includes recordings from his world travels of 1955-56, as well as excerpts from an interview with narrator Edward R. Murrow. It's a fascinating document, in part, of course, for Armstrong's still wondrous abilities and unique personality, but also for the way in which it presents him in the context of the 1950s. He recalls his most enduring memories of fellow musicians, and there are some sparkling performances with the All-Stars, ranging from ancient New Orleans themes to his unique treatment of "Mack the Knife." Perhaps most striking, though, is a 12-minute version of "St. Louis Blues," rendered as a concerto grosso at New York's Lewisohn Stadium with Leonard Bernstein conducting an 88-piece orchestra. It's a telling symbol, if one were needed, of how far Armstrong and jazz had traveled from his boyhood. What's remarkable, though, is that his musical genius could still sparkle amid the pretensions to high culture. --Stuart Broomer

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Excellent and charming jazz classics.......2007-02-18

Basically, this extended sound track of a TV documentary contains some high-spirited Satchmo's All Stars performances, from the time he was still very much in his prime (1955-6), aided by exuberant Trummy Young on trombone, passionate Ed Hall on the clarinet, swinging Billy Kyle on piano, with reliable Arwell Shaw on bass and Barett Deems on drums...

The interviews and comments interspersed between the songs are unobtrusive and generally charming, so the only fault of this CD (that expands the program of the original vynil with few additional hot performances) is the "symphonic" performance of "St. Louis Blues" that really takes off only when ole satchelmouth takes the lead. But even that is not insulting; if you look at it as a cultural tribute to Armstorng and W. C. Handy (who was in the audience for the occasion) you will hardly notice it as a distraction. It is nowhere near the horrible "operatic" rendition of "Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans" from the old New Orleans flick that had Satchmo and Billie Holiday in the supporting cast.

Great dixielandish jazz dominates this cd.

5 out of 5 stars The Greatest!.......2001-03-21

I first heard this montage on vinyl, probably 40 years ago, and being a teenager at the time, was prepared to immediately dismiss it; instead,I became infatuated with Satchmo's sounds, especially the New Orleans Funeral Music. Narrated by the inimitable Edward R. Murrow, it is one of the finest, if not the finest, collections of the sounds of Louis Armstrong, complete with Mack the Knife! This recording is as fine a lesson as a music lover could ask for; along with the musical tracks, the narration gives a feel for the history of the music which Louis Armstrong represents; the blues, jazz, spirituals, along with the deeply moving refrains sung by the slaves in the fields, moving and working to the rhythym of the only thing they owned, their music. Louis does that music proud, and the listener is transported from the modern day hustle and bustle to a time that was different...the formative years of our country and it's wonderful musical heritage. Thank you, Mr. Armstrong.
Satchmo the Great
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Greatest Armstrong Recording
 Satchmo the Great
Louis Armstrong
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000292L
Release Date: 1994-06-07

Tracks:

  1. Introduction - Edward R. Murrow
  2. When It's Sleepy Time Down South
  3. (Back Home Again In) Indiana
  4. Paris Interview - Edward R. Murrow
  5. Flee As A Bird To The Mountain/Oh, Didn't He Ramble
  6. Mack The Knife (From The Threepenny Opera)
  7. Mahogany Hall Stomp
  8. All For You, Louis (Sly Mongoose)
  9. (What Did I Do To Be So) Black And Blue
  10. St. Louis Blues (Concerto Grosso)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Greatest Armstrong Recording.......2000-03-11

I am a great fan of Louis Armstrong. This is my all-time favourite recording because it contains very interesting interviews by Edward R. Murrow; the All-Stars are at their best in live concerts including a concert with a symphony orchestra; and it shows the human side of this great man. It is from the soundtrack of the film "Satchmo the Great" released through United Artists and produced by Edward R. Murrow and Fred W. Friendly. I would very much like to purchase a copy of this film. Any help anyone can give me would be very much appreciated.
The Great Satchmo
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		The Great Satchmo
    Louis Armstrong
    Manufacturer: Golden Stars
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000054A2P
    Release Date: 2000-07-27

    Tracks:

    1. What a Wonderful World
    2. (Back Home Again In) Indiana
    3. After You've Gone
    4. Mack the Knife
    5. C'Est Si Bon
    6. When It's Sleepy Time Down South
    7. Vie en Rose
    8. Cabaret
    9. On the Sunny Side of the Street
    10. Black and Blue
    11. When the Saints Go Marching In
    12. Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans?
    13. Now You Has Jazz
    14. Muskrat Ramble
    15. Blueberry Hill

    Tracks:

    1. Hey, Lawdy Mama
    2. I'll Get Mine Bye and Bye
    3. Now, Do You Call That a Buddy?
    4. Yes, Suh!
    5. Blues
    6. Leap Frog
    7. You Rascal You
    8. I Used to Love You (But It's All over Now)
    9. Cash for Your Trash
    10. Among My Souvenirs
    11. Coquette
    12. I Never Knew
    13. Groovin'
    14. Basin Street Blues - Louis Armstrong, Jack Teagarden

    Tracks:

    1. Mop! Mop!
    2. I'm Confessin' (That I Love You)
    3. Jodie Man
    4. Esquire Bounce
    5. I Wonder
    6. Long, Long Journey
    7. Linger in My Arms a Little Longer, Baby
    8. Snafu
    9. Whatta Ya Gonna Do?
    10. No Variety Blues - Louis Armstrong, Velma Middleton
    11. Joseph 'N' His Brudders
    12. New Orleans Function/Free as a Bird
    13. Lazy River
    14. Birth of the Blues - Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra

    Album Details

    3CD Box Set.
    The Great Satchmo
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		The Great Satchmo
      Louis Armstrong
      Manufacturer: Golden Stars
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
      Traditional Jazz GeneralTraditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music
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      Traditional JazzTraditional Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music
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      ASIN: B00005089L
      Release Date: 2000-09-26

      Tracks:

      1. What a Wonderful World
      2. (Back Home Again In) Indiana
      3. After You've Gone
      4. Mack the Knife
      5. C'Est Si Bon
      6. When It's Sleepy Time Down South
      7. Vie en Rose
      8. Cabaret
      9. On the Sunny Side of the Street
      10. Black and Blue
      11. When the Saints Go Marching In
      12. Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans?
      13. Now You Has Jazz
      14. Muskrat Ramble
      15. Blueberry Hill

      Tracks:

      1. Hey, Lawdy Mama
      2. I'll Get Mine Bye and Bye
      3. Now, Do You Call That a Buddy?
      4. Yes, Suh!
      5. Blues
      6. Leap Frog
      7. You Rascal You
      8. I Used to Love You (But It's All over Now)
      9. Cash for Your Trash
      10. Among My Souvenirs
      11. Coquette
      12. I Never Knew
      13. Groovin'
      14. Basin Street Blues - Louis Armstrong, Jack Teagarden

      Tracks:

      1. Mop! Mop!
      2. I'm Confessin' (That I Love You)
      3. Jodie Man
      4. Esquire Bounce
      5. I Wonder
      6. Long, Long Journey
      7. Linger in My Arms a Little Longer, Baby
      8. Snafu
      9. Whatta Ya Gonna Do?
      10. No Variety Blues - Louis Armstrong, Velma Middleton
      11. Joseph 'N' His Brudders
      12. New Orleans Function/Free as a Bird
      13. Lazy River
      14. Birth of the Blues - Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra

      Music:

      1. Satin Doll
      2. Sings & Plays the Standards [Import]
      3. Sketches of James
      4. Soulful Divas, Vol. 1: Pop N Soul Sirens
      5. Soulful Divas, Vol. 3: Softly With A Song
      6. The Best of the Complete Louis Armstrong RCA Victor Recordings
      7. The Boy's Doin' It
      8. The Crooners Collection, Vol. 2
      9. The Golden Years of Nat King Cole [Import]
      10. The Howard Fishman Quartet

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