On Stage [ORIGINAL RECORDINGS REMASTERED] [Import, Live]

Louis Prima & His New Orleans Gang, Keely Smith, Louis Prima | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 5, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import, Live
• Label: Jasmine Music
• ASIN: B0000017DJ
• Also Available in: Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #438,469 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. The Chiefs Special

2. Porgy

3. This Love Of Mine

4. Margie

5. 12th Street Rag

6. Crazy Little Bee

7. Your Eyes

8. I Loves Ya

9. It Happened In Monterey

10. Coolin'

Editorial Reviews

Another one of Dot Records released on to CD , this recording was made at Wilbur Clark's Desert Hotel Inn. Surprisingly, it features Prima's trumpet playing more than anything. performance, we only hear two short songs from Keely. Lou Sino does his best displaying his ability to double and triple tongue on "12th Street Rag," while Sam struts his stuff on "Crazy Little Bee." Louis outdoes himself on his own composition "The Chief's Special," a song titled to reference his nickname within the band. We hear very little (as usual) from Morgan Thomas, who shadows Lou Sino on alto valve trombone. Keely's vocals are deep and mournful on Sinatra's "This Love of Mine," but Louis manages to keep spirit alive with his quips and comedy. The big surprise comes in the ending (I won't ruin the surprise), which is pre-empted by an amazing power-house arrangement of "It Happened in Monterrey." For both collectors and fans this CD is still one that is top-notch. See Also for Keely Smith: See Also: JASCD321 Be My Love JASCD322 - Swing, You Lovers JASCD323 - Cherokeely Swings JASCD324 - What Kind Of Fool Am I? JASCD325 - Together JASCD326 - Louis And Keely! JASCD328 - Dearly Beloved JASCD329 - A Keely Christmas JASCD330 - Return Of The Wildest JASCD333 - Because You re Mine JASCD334 - Twist With Keely Smith/ Doin' The Twist With Louis Prima See Also for Louis Prima: JASCD325 - Together JASCD326 - Louis And Keely! JASCD327 - His Greatest Hits JASCD330 - Return Of The Wildest JASCD334 - Twist With Keely Smith/ Doin' The Twist With Louis Prima JASCD339 - Pretty Music - Prima Style, Vols. 1 & 2 JASCD370 - The Versatile Mr. Prima - Trumpet, Vocal & Hits

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars That old time music, October 26, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: On Stage [ORIGINAL RECORDINGS REMASTERED] (Audio CD)

Another one of Dot Records released on to CD by Jasmine Records, this recording was made at Wilbur Clark's Desert Hotel Inn. Surprisingly, it features Prima's trumpet playing more than anything. Much to my dismay, there were no duets between Louis and Keely during this particular performance, and we only hear two short songs from Keely. Lou Sino does his best displaying his ability to double and triple tongue on "12th Street Rag," while Sam struts his stuff on "Crazy Little Bee." These songs are nice, but seem to lack the swing of the previous Capitol live LP's "The Wildest Show at Tahoe" and "Las Vegas Prima Style." Louis outdoes himself on his own composition "The Chief's Special," a song titled to reference his nickname within the band. We hear very little (as usual) from Morgan Thomas, who shadows Lou Sino on alto valve trombone. Keely's vocals are deep and mournful on Sinatra's "This Love of Mine," but Louis manages to keep spirit alive with his quips and comedy. The big surprise comes in the ending (I won't ruin the surprise), which is pre-empted by an amazing power-house arrangement of "It Happened in Monterrey." Though it lacks some of the original drive, for both collectors and fans this CD is still one that is top-notch.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great CD fair sound, December 4, 2007

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Edward Brydalski (Buffalo New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: On Stage [ORIGINAL RECORDINGS REMASTERED] (Audio CD)

I've been playing this record since I've been three. Im not lying.
I love Louis scatting and Sam Butera's truly amazing horn playing.
My dads original vinyl is worn. I replaced it with a pre-recorded reel to reel tape. This sounded much better(Bel Canto). When I saw the CD was available, I assumed that Jasmine would use the master tape or at least a safety. Hell, even my personal reel is better than this CD.
I believe they used a record and then applied CEDAR noise reduction to clean it up.
They should state that its not from a master on the box ya think?
At least it's out there but it does not do the record justice.
Also the quality varies and changes right during songs. Its amazing.
Jasmine should get new mastering techs or listen closer to their product.