In Concert Copenhagen 1959

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Experience Louis Armstrong at the height of his powers with this exceptional concert given in Copenhagen in 1959, just a few months before his fatal heart attack. Taken from the famous “In Concert” recordings from the Falkoner Center, the CD SCCD 36513 presents Armstrong’s All Stars in explosive form: the fiery “Tiger Rag,” the moving “Basin Street Blues,” a powerful “Black and Blue/Do You Know What It Means” medley, and standout tracks like “Mackthe Knife” and “When the Saints Go Marching In.” Featuring Velma Middleton, Trummy Young, Peanuts Hucko, Billy Kyle, Mort Herbert and Danny Barcelona, this album reveals Armstrong’s unmatched energy and emotional depth. The liner notes are by Ricky Riccardi, director of research collections at the Louis Armstrong House Museum, Grammy Award winner and one of the world’s leading Armstrong specialists. A major addition to Armstrong’s discography, presented with SteepleChase’s renowned audio restoration. Recorded at the Falkoner Centret in Copenhagen, Denmark, January 25 & 26/27 (tracks 14 & 15), 1959.