Louis Armstrong Vol IV with Earl Hines

Louis Armstrong | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 7, 1989)
• Original Release Date: August 22, 1989
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Columbia Recods
• ASIN: B0000026T8
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #82,812 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful CD, July 10, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Louis Armstrong Vol IV with Earl Hines (Audio CD)

This was the first CD that opened me up to the genius of early Satch. I later got the full set of Hot Fives and Sevens (British Import version), which includes all of the cuts on this CD. I still love this one though, and although the overall sound quality of the Brit set is better, West End Blues is a little better on this CD. The best single CD collection of early Satch I know of.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Roots Music, January 4, 2002

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R. J. Marsella (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Louis Armstrong Vol IV with Earl Hines (Audio CD)

Of all the "old" Louis recordings this one stands out for me. The playing is so tight and the quality of the sound is incredible considering the primitive recording techniques of the time. Check out Basin Street Blues with Hines playing the Celeste and harmonizing with Louis. My favorite track (for today at least) is Symphonic Raps with the double Tuba stops after each chorus. I can only try to imagine what a live performance by these guys must have been like. Belongs in the collection of every Louis Armstrong lover.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the one, January 11, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Louis Armstrong Vol IV with Earl Hines (Audio CD)

For those who watched Episode 3 of Ken Burns "Jazz," had their jaws drop to the floor when they heard "West End Blues," and said "Woowee, I gotta get that!" -- this is the one. Burns waited nearly five hours before playing an entire song without voiceovers, but he picked a great one to give the full treatment to. Supposedly, Burns' film was intended to bring more people to jazz. The sales figures on this record in the next 24-48 hours will be a leading indicator of whether the film will have that effect.