Amber H. from GLENPOOL, OK Reviewed on 8/16/2009...
One cannot go wrong with Mr. Armstrong on any album, however, the recordings made in the 1950's are extraordinary. This album gives a wonderful presentation of his work. The capability of Louis Armstrong is magnificent. Every note is masterful. The song selections give the listener the best of his trumpet as well as his one of a kind voice. Excellent album...a keeper.
CD Reviews
Great Armstrong Collection
Jeff Roach | Illinois | 11/21/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This could be the best Louis CD out there. Everytime I play it I find myself singing along. Play it in the morning and it will start your day off right."
Verve/PolyGram "Essential" a must have
A. Slade | Washington, DC United States | 08/30/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a great compilation that will never, never grow old on you! Verve/Polygram's "Essential" series is a great one and this CD is a good example.You will find yourself singing to the CD, singing after the CD is over and sharing this with your friends and family. This is an "essential" CD to have in your collection, as well as to round out what you have in your collection presently with Louis Armstrong's name on it!"
Satchmo performing with VERVE
Annie Van Auken | Planet Earth | 03/13/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"The sixteen tracks on THE ESSENTIAL LOUIS ARMSTRONG were drawn from the VERVE records archives. These recordings extend to 1966, with the earliest (and majority) from 1957 sessions. Emphasis here is on vocalizations, including two duets with Ella Fitzgerald. These jazz standards are all in stereo, and are uniformly excellent examples of later-career Satchmo. A highly enjoyable album.