Louis Armstrong's concert at Symphony Hall with his
All-Stars in 1947 was a major success, featuring the trumpeter with vocalist/trombonist
Jack Teagarden, clarinetist
Barney Bigard, pianist
Dick Cary, bassist
Arvell Shaw, and drummer Big Sid Catlett in particularly inspired form. There are 15 selections. Highlights include
Satch's superb vocal on "Black and Blue," heated jams on "Royal Garden Blues," "Muskrat Ramble," and "High Society," and
Teagarden's feature on "Lover Man." Joyous music. ~ Scott Yanow