Louis & The Good Book
Louis Armstrong (trumpet & vocals)
Although not a pious man, Armstrong understood the roots and power of black church music very well, and – in conjunction with arranger Oliver – judges the appropriate mood for each song perfectly.
Louis & The Good Book
Louis Armstrong (trumpet & vocals)
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Although not a pious man, Armstrong understood the roots and power of black church music very well, and – in conjunction with arranger Oliver – judges the appropriate mood for each song perfectly.
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CD edition of Louis Armstrong's 'Louis and The Good Book' + 13 bonus tracks with 28-page booklet featuring new specially prepared liner notes by Penguin Guide to Jazz's Brian Morton and Paris' prestigious publication, Jazz Magazine.
"In the role of a stylized preacher, which Louis embodied to perfection, and surrounded by the choir of gospel singers of Sy Oliver and his own group, the legendary All Stars, he combines his unique voice and trumpet playing and achieves an amazing depth of interpretation. " - Jazz Magazine
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- Louis & The Good Book
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November 2023
Although not a pious man, Armstrong understood the roots and power of black church music very well, and – in conjunction with arranger Oliver – judges the appropriate mood for each song perfectly.
