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Louis Armstrong, Oscar Peterson – Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson
Louis Armstrong - Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson album cover
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Label: Verve Records – B0031689-01, Verve Records – MG V-8322
Series: Acoustic Sounds Series
Format:
Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, 180 g, Gatefold
Country: Worldwide
Released: Aug 28, 2020
Genre: Jazz
Style:
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A1 That Old Feeling
Written-By – Brown*, Fain*
A2 Let's Fall In Love
Written-By – Arlen*, Koehler*
A3 I'll Never Be The Same
Written By – Malneck-Signorelli-Kahn
Written-By – Signorelli*, Kahn*, Malneck*
A4 Blues In The Night
Written-By – Arlen-Mercer*
A5 How Long Has This Been Going On
Written-By – G. And I. Gershwin*
A6 I Was Doing All Right
Written-By – G. And I. Gershwin*
B1 What's New
Written-By – Haggart*, Burke*
B2 Moon Song
Written-By – Johnston*, Coslow*
B3 Just One Of Those Things
Written-By – Porter*
B4 There's No You
Written By – Adair-Hopper
Written-By – Hopper*, Adair*
B5 You Go To My Head
Written By – Coots-Gillespie
Written-By – Gillespie*, Coots*
B6 Sweet Lorraine
Written-By – Burwell*, Parish*
Record Company – UMG Recordings, Inc.
Record Company – Verve Records, Inc.
Record Company – Acoustic Sounds Inc.
Copyright © – UMG Recordings, Inc.
Copyright © – Philip Stern Trust
Copyright © – Paul Hoeffler
Copyright © – CTSIMAGES
Lacquer Cut At – Sterling Sound
Mastered At – Sterling Sound
Pressed By – Quality Record Pressings
Printed By – Stoughton Printing Co.
Manufactured By – Universal Music Enterprises
Distributed By – Universal Music Enterprises
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Art Direction – Sheldon Marks
Bass – Ray Brown
Drums – Louis Bellson
Guitar – Herb Ellis
Lacquer Cut By – RKS*
Liner Notes – Leonard Feather
Mastered By [LP Mastering By] – Ryan Smith (2)
Photography By [Cover Photograph Of Louis Armstrong] – Philip Stern*
Photography By [Inside Gatefold: Norman Granz; Louis Armstrong] – Philip Stern*
Photography By [Inside Gatefold: Ray Brown, Oscar Peterson, Herb Ellis] – CTSIMAGES, Paul Hoeffler
Piano – Oscar Peterson
Supervised By [LP Reissue Supervisor] – Chad Kassem
Supervised By [Supervision] – Norman Granz
Vocals [Vocal], Trumpet – Louis Armstrong
Recorded in Chicago, October 14, 1957.
This is an early stereo recording (ie left, right and center channels) although the artwork uses MG V-8322 from the mono release and no stereo identifier appears on this release.
Includes a non-labelled rice paper inner sleeve and the initial pressing run has a color insert of "Acoustic Sound Series" for the first 12 releases beginning in 2020.
[On back]
LP Reissue Supervisor: Chad Kassem, Acoustic Sounds
LP Mastering By: Ryan Smith, Sterling Sound
A Verve Records release; Originally released in 1959 on Verve Records © 2020 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Manufactured and distributed by Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
[On labels]
A Verve Records release; Originally released in 1959 on Verve Records © 2020 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Long playing Microgroove Verve Records, Inc. - Made in U.S.A.
[On sticker from shrink wrap front]
Acoustic Sounds Series
Audiophile vinyl releases from the world's greatest jazz labels
• Mastered from the original analog tapes by top mastering engineers
• Manufactured at Quality Record Pressings (QRP) on 180 gram vinyl
• Gatefold sleeves printed at Stoughton Printing Company
[Runout details]
Both sides are etched except "STERLING" is stamped.
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Rezension:
Natürlich ist dieses Album, rein musikhistorisch betrachtet, nicht wirklich bedeutend: Die Songs waren allesamt schon 1959 “Oldies”, die Arrangements sind sehr traditionell. Dafür aber ist "Armstrong meets Peterson" eine wundervolle, nostalgische Reise: "That Old Feeling" ist gleichzeitig der Eröffnungssong wie das Programm des Albums. Ersteres mit Betonung auf "Song", denn an der Trompete läßt sich Satchmo nur vergleichsweise selten hören, und auch das Peterson-Trio (plus Drummer Louis Bellson) beschränkt sich auf die einfühlsame Abrundung von Armstrongs warmherzigem Gesang. "Just One Of Those Things", but oh so beautiful. (1959/2020)
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Aufnahmen 31. Juli und 14. Oktober 1957.
Hier steht eines im Vordergrund: Qualität, Qualität und nochmal Qualität. Das kann man sehen, wenn man die hochwertige Edition in Händen hält. Und das kann man hören, wenn man die Schallplatte auf den Teller des Plattenspielers legt. Ohne digitale Zwischenschritte wurde diese 180 Gramm-Pressung von den Originalbändern rein analog durch Ryan K. Smith bei Sterling Sound gemastert. Verantwortlich für die Pressung ist Quality Record Pressings. Das stabile Tip-on-Gatefold-Sleeve wurde von Stoughton Printing Co. verarbeitet, gedruckt und verpackt. Streng überwacht wurde das Ganze von dem Sound Guru Chad Kassem vom audiophilen Flaggschiff, dem Label Acoustic Sounds. “That Old Feeling“ ist das erste der zwölf Songs des Verve-Klassikers aus dem Jahr 1959. Das Lied klingt so frisch und präsent als wäre es erst gestern aufgenommen worden. Fast meint man, Louis Armstrong säße neben einem auf dem Wohnzimmer-Sofa. Seine Stimme ertönt so nah, so warm und so ins Herz gehend. Großartig! Kongenial dazu auch das Klavier von Oscar Peterson. Herrlich klar perlen die Klaviernoten aus den Boxen und erfüllen den Hörraum. Die Aufnahmen haben eine grenzenlose Dynamik. Daran Anteil haben auch die beiden Rhythmus-Götter Ray Brown am Bass und Louis Bellson am Schlagzeug. Ein-Druck(s)-voll nachzuhören bei “Let's Fall In Love“. Und wenn dann Armstrong seine Trompete gefühlvolls bläst und das Thema umspielt, kann man sich nur schwer in die Scheibe nicht verlieben.
Mastering durch Ryan K. Smith bei Sterling Sound von den Original-Analogbändern. Gepresst bei Quality Record Pressings auf 180 g schwerem Vinyl.
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+ Herb Ellis, Ray Brown, Louis Bellson
*** Gatefold Cover
Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson is a brilliant undertaking in which Verve’s legendary “house pianist” encountered one of jazz’s most revered giants. A significant part of Peterson’s genius was his ability to be an exceptional pianist and leader, while also being a perfect accompanist when the circumstance demands… and in a situation like this, to be both.
Armstrong is not only recognized as one of the most innovative, singular, fascinating and beloved artists of the 20th century, but also one of the most generous in the way he embraced and stimulated his collaborators. Backed by the Oscar Peterson Trio – bassist Ray Brown and guitarist Herb Ellis, and augmented by frequent fourth member Louis Bellson on drums – these peerless heavyweights created an album that is utterly compelling, radiantly jubilant and consummate in artistry. The musicians provided the setting for the jewel that is Pops, with Peterson perfectly embellishing every phrase Armstrong sings or plays. The focus here is primarily upon his totally personal and thoroughly captivating vocal style, with his occasional trumpet solos limited in all but one case to a single chorus. Essentially culled from the Great American Song Book – Cole Porter, the Gershwins and Harold Arlen among the songwriters – the pieces range from poignant ballads and blues to effusive easy-grooved swing. Each song is an exquisitely crafted gem that will warm the heart and enrich the soul.
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AAA 100% Analogue This LP was Remastered using Pure Analogue Components Only from the Master Tapes through to the Cutting Head
Acoustic Sounds Series Verve - MG V-8322 - 180 Gram Virgin Vinyl
AAA 100% Analogue - Mastered by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound
Limited Edition - Pressed at QRP Quality Record Pressings
Thoroughly enjoyable and otherwise well-recorded Armstrong set. Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson provides a guaranteed emotional pick-up in genuinely dreary times.Sound 8/10 Music 8/10 Analogueplanet Michael Fremer
In the second reissue of the Acoustic Sound Serieshas done a stellar job in re-mastering Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson to 180-gram vinyl. The new mix (Ryan Smith/Sterling Sound) is especially appealing. Armstrong’s edgy vocal tonality is more smooth and fluent, centered directly. Instrumentation never overshadows the singing. A hi-gloss gatefold packaging and upgraded protective sleeve underscore the superior quality of this series Sound 4.5/5 Audiophileaudition
The 1959 session Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson is a result of Verve founder Norman Granz’s desire to bring together musicians from different backgrounds. (He produced the Jazz at the Philharmonic jam sessions.) Oscar Peterson, he believed, could fit in anywhere. Although this LP isn’t my favorite Armstrong from the period, Granz (whose name in the original notes is misspelled 'Grans') makes his point. The twelve ballads recorded here include numbers Armstrong had never previously recorded. The emphasis is on Armstrong’s vocals. When he takes a trumpet solo, he sounds almost polite, as if unwilling to burst the bubble of the recording studio. Peterson is garrulous as usual, but doesn’t offer the kind of robust counterweight Armstrong is used to with his All Stars. There are no blues, but the songs are top notch. The record begins with 'That Old Feeling.' When Armstrong starts to sing, all is forgiven. He is just there, startlingly present. He’s my favorite male jazz singer: I even like the way he clears his throat on 'Let’s Fall in Love.'" — Michael Ullman, The Arts Fuse
Mastered by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound from the original analog tapes
180-gram LPs pressed at Quality Record Pressings!
Stoughton Printing gatefold old-style tip-on jackets
Seeking to offer definitive audiophile grade versions of some of the most historic and best jazz records ever recorded
Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson is a brilliant undertaking in which Verve's legendary "house pianist" encountered one of jazz's most revered giants. A significant part of Peterson's genius was his ability to be an exceptional pianist and leader, while also being a perfect accompanist when the circumstance demands... and in a situation like this, to be both. Armstrong is not only recognized as one of the most innovative, singular, fascinating and beloved artists of the 20th century, but also one of the most generous in the way he embraced and stimulated his collaborators. Backed by the Oscar Peterson Trio — bassist Ray Brown and guitarist Herb Ellis, and augmented by frequent fourth member Louis Bellson on drums — these peerless heavyweights created an album that is utterly compelling, radiantly jubilant and consummate in artistry.
The musicians provided the setting for the jewel that is Pops, with Peterson perfectly embellishing every phrase Armstrong sings or plays. The focus here is primarily upon his totally personal and thoroughly captivating vocal style, with his occasional trumpet solos limited in all but one case to a single chorus. Essentially culled from the Great American Song Book — Cole Porter, the Gershwins and Harold Arlen among the songwriters — the pieces range from poignant ballads and blues to effusive easy-grooved swing. Each song is an exquisitely crafted gem that will warm the heart and enrich the soul.
Bass – Ray Brown
Drums – Louis Bellson
Guitar – Herb Ellis
Piano – Oscar Peterson
Supervised By – Norman Granz
Vocals, Trumpet – Louis Armstrong
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Acoustic Sounds Series reissues from Verve/Universal Music Enterprises!
Monthly releases highlighting the world's most historic and best jazz records!
Mastered by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound from the original analog tapes
180-gram LPs pressed at Quality Record Pressings!
Stoughton Printing gatefold old-style tip-on jackets
Series supervised by Chad Kassem CEO of Acoustic Sounds
"The 1959 session Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson is a result of Verve founder Norman Granz’s desire to bring together musicians from different backgrounds. (He produced the Jazz at the Philharmonic jam sessions.) Oscar Peterson, he believed, could fit in anywhere. Although this LP isn’t my favorite Armstrong from the period, Granz (whose name in the original notes is misspelled 'Grans') makes his point. The twelve ballads recorded here include numbers Armstrong had never previously recorded. The emphasis is on Armstrong’s vocals. When he takes a trumpet solo, he sounds almost polite, as if unwilling to burst the bubble of the recording studio. Peterson is garrulous as usual, but doesn’t offer the kind of robust counterweight Armstrong is used to with his All Stars. There are no blues, but the songs are top notch. The record begins with 'That Old Feeling.' When Armstrong starts to sing, all is forgiven. He is just there, startlingly present. He’s my favorite male jazz singer: I even like the way he clears his throat on 'Let’s Fall in Love.'" — Michael Ullman, The Arts Fuse, Sept. 24, 2020. Read the entire review here.
"Louis, then in his mid ‘50s, and the all-star backing band cover a dozen familiar tunes including 'That Old Feeling,' 'Let's Fall In Love' (in which Louis takes a solo an octave up from what's expected), 'Just One of Those Things,' and 'What's New.' ... (this is a) thoroughly enjoyable and otherwise well-recorded Armstrong set. Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson provides a guaranteed emotional pick-up in genuinely dreary times. The sealed review copy was perfectly pressed at QRP and 100% silent, with the super-black backgrounds that QRP manages when all goes well in their presses." — Michael Fremer, AnalogPlanet.com. Read the entire review here.
"In the second reissue of the Acoustic Sound Series, Universal Music Group has done a stellar job in re-mastering Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson to 180-gram vinyl. The new mix (Ryan Smith/Sterling Sound) is especially appealing. Armstrong's edgy vocal tonality is more smooth and fluent, centered directly. Instrumentation never overshadows the singing. A hi-gloss gatefold packaging and upgraded protective sleeve underscore the superior quality of this series. (Chad Kassem/Acoustic Sounds)." — 4.5/5 stars / Robbie Gerson, Audiophile Audition, Aug. 12, 2020. Read the entire review here.
Seeking to offer definitive audiophile grade versions of some of the most historic and best jazz records ever recorded, Verve Label Group and Universal Music Enterprises' new audiophile Acoustic Sounds vinyl reissue series will launch July 31, 2020 with inaugural releases — the sensational collaborations, Stan Getz and João Gilberto's landmark Getz/Gilberto (1964) and the remarkable Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson (1959).
Utilizing the skills of the top mastering engineers and the unsurpassed production craft of Quality Record Pressings, all titles will be mastered from the original analog tapes, pressed on 180-gram vinyl and packaged by Stoughton Printing Co. in high-quality gatefold sleeves with tip-on jackets. The releases will be supervised by Chad Kassem, CEO of Acoustic Sounds, the world's largest source for audiophile recordings.
The Acoustic Sounds series will feature two releases a month highlighting a different storied label spanning Verve/UMe's extraordinarily rich archive. To begin with, the series will largely focus on some of the most popular albums from the ‘50s and ‘60s in their unmatched catalog. The July releases will celebrate two of Verve's most beloved albums, the aforementioned Getz/Gilberto and Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson, and will be followed in August by John Coltrane's immortal Impulse! records, A Love Supreme (1964) and Ballads (1963). Two of Nina Simone's legendary Phillips albums I Put A Spell On You (1965) and Pastel Blues (1965) will come in September which will be succeeded in October by two from the EmArcy Records vault: Sarah Vaughan's self-titled 1954 album, the vocal great's sole collaboration with influential trumpeter Clifford Brown, who is also represented alongside pioneering drummer Max Roach on the hard bop classic, Study In Brown (1955). November will spotlight Decca Records with the iconic Peggy Lee's first album, Black Coffee (1956), and composer George Russell's important New York, N.Y. (1959) performed by an all-star orchestra that includes Bill Evans, John Coltrane, Art Farmer and Milt Hinton, among others. All titles and exact release dates are listed below. Additional titles will be announced as the series progresses.
"We are excited to launch our Acoustic Sounds series," said Bruce Resnikoff, President & CEO of UMe. "Verve and UMe have one of the richest jazz catalogs ever recorded and our goal is to give vinyl and music lovers the best possible versions of classic albums. The Acoustic Sounds series is designed to appeal to today's most discriminating fans, and those discovering this treasured legacy for the first time, looking for the very finest in both artistic content and audio quality."
"We're very honored to have Verve and UME partnering with us to create what we believe will be the highest quality reissues of some of the world's greatest jazz albums. Each step in our production process — from title selection to mastering, pressing and packaging — is designed to meet the highest standards, and we want everyone who hears these albums to feel the love and hard work we put into everything we do," Kassem said. "We've long had a great relationship with UME, pressing classic titles at our Quality Record Pressings from many of their highest-profile artists. We look forward to strengthening that partnership even further with these reissues from Verve, home of the world's largest jazz catalog."
Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson is a brilliant undertaking in which Verve's legendary "house pianist" encountered one of jazz's most revered giants. A significant part of Peterson's genius was his ability to be an exceptional pianist and leader, while also being a perfect accompanist when the circumstance demands... and in a situation like this, to be both. Armstrong is not only recognized as one of the most innovative, singular, fascinating and beloved artists of the 20th century, but also one of the most generous in the way he embraced and stimulated his collaborators. Backed by the Oscar Peterson Trio — bassist Ray Brown and guitarist Herb Ellis, and augmented by frequent fourth member Louis Bellson on drums — these peerless heavyweights created an album that is utterly compelling, radiantly jubilant and consummate in artistry.
The musicians provided the setting for the jewel that is Pops, with Peterson perfectly embellishing every phrase Armstrong sings or plays. The focus here is primarily upon his totally personal and thoroughly captivating vocal style, with his occasional trumpet solos limited in all but one case to a single chorus. Essentially culled from the Great American Song Book — Cole Porter, the Gershwins and Harold Arlen among the songwriters — the pieces range from poignant ballads and blues to effusive easy-grooved swing. Each song is an exquisitely crafted gem that will warm the heart and enrich the soul.
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