In Concert [CD]

Louis Armstrong - In Concert [CD]

Experience Louis Armstrong at the height of his powers with this definitive 1959 Copenhagen concert, captured just months before his life-changing heart attack. Drawn from famed Falkoner Center's In Concert tapes, SCCD 36513 showcases Armstrong's All Stars in explosive form-fiery Tiger Rag, soulful Basin Street Blues, a powerful Black and Blue/Do You Know What It Means medley, and joyous favorites like Mack the Knife and When the Saints Go Marching In. Featuring Velma Middleton, Trummy Young, Peanuts Hucko, Billy Kyle, Mort Herbert, and Danny Barcelona, this release reveals Armstrong's unmatched stamina and emotional depth. Liner notes are by Ricky Riccardi, the Grammy-winning Director of Research Collections at the Louis Armstrong House Museum and one of the world's leading Armstrong scholars. A major archival addition to the Armstrong discography, presented with SteepleChase's renowned audio restoration.