This release consists of highlights from two concerts by
Louis Armstrong's All-Stars. His frontline (which at the time boasted the very distinctive sounds of trombonist
Trummy Young and clarinetist
Edmond Hall) was always a major asset and singer
Velma Middleton helps out on a funny vocal duet version of "Baby, It's Cold Outside." The typical program (which includes such songs as
Satch's perennial opener "Indiana," "Basin Street Blues" and "Tiger Rag") offers few surprises, but there's also no disappointments from the master of joyful New Orleans jazz.