The Complete RCA Victor Recordings

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1It Takes Time
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1947-03-12)
alto saxophone:
Arthur Dennis (on 1947-03-12) and Amos Gordon (on 1947-03-12)
baritone saxophone:
John Sparrow (jazz saxophonist) (on 1947-03-12)
double bass:
Arvell Shaw (on 1947-03-12)
drums (drum set):
James “Coatsville” Harris (US jazz/R&B drummer, 1940s/50s) (on 1947-03-12)
guitar:
Elmer Warner (on 1947-03-12)
piano:
Earl Mason (jazz pianist) (on 1947-03-12)
tenor saxophone:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1947-03-12), John Sparrow (jazz saxophonist) (on 1947-03-12) and Lucky Thompson (on 1947-03-12)
trombone:
"Big Chief" Russell Moore (jazz trombonist) (on 1947-03-12), Al Moore (trombonist) (on 1947-03-12), Alton Moore (on 1947-03-12), Waddey Williams (on 1947-03-12) and James Whitney (US trombonist) (on 1947-03-12)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (on 1947-03-12), Robert Butler (1940s jazz trumpet player) (on 1947-03-12), Ed Mullens (on 1947-03-12), Thomas Gridder (on 1947-03-12) and William "Chieftie" Scott (jazz trumpeter, 1940s-1950s) (on 1947-03-12)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1947-03-12)
recording of:
It Takes Time (on 1947-03-12)
writer:
Arthur Korb
Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra2:40
2You Don’t Learn That in School
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1947-03-12)
alto saxophone:
Arthur Dennis (on 1947-03-12) and Amos Gordon (on 1947-03-12)
baritone saxophone:
John Sparrow (jazz saxophonist) (on 1947-03-12)
double bass:
Arvell Shaw (on 1947-03-12)
drums (drum set):
James “Coatsville” Harris (US jazz/R&B drummer, 1940s/50s) (on 1947-03-12)
guitar:
Elmer Warner (on 1947-03-12)
piano:
Earl Mason (jazz pianist) (on 1947-03-12)
tenor saxophone:
Joe Garland (saxophonist, composer) (on 1947-03-12), John Sparrow (jazz saxophonist) (on 1947-03-12) and Lucky Thompson (on 1947-03-12)
trombone:
"Big Chief" Russell Moore (jazz trombonist) (on 1947-03-12), Al Moore (trombonist) (on 1947-03-12), Alton Moore (on 1947-03-12), Waddey Williams (on 1947-03-12) and James Whitney (US trombonist) (on 1947-03-12)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (on 1947-03-12), Robert Butler (1940s jazz trumpet player) (on 1947-03-12), Ed Mullens (on 1947-03-12), Thomas Gridder (on 1947-03-12) and William "Chieftie" Scott (jazz trumpeter, 1940s-1950s) (on 1947-03-12)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1947-03-12)
recording of:
You Don’t Learn That in School (on 1947-03-12)
writer:
Roy Alfred (Tin Pan Alley lyricist and composer) and Marvin Fisher
Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra2:43
3Ain’t Misbehavin’ (live)
clarinet:
Peanuts Hucko (on 1947-05-17)
double bass:
Bob Haggart (on 1947-05-17)
drums (drum set):
Sid Catlett (on 1947-05-17)
piano:
Dick Cary (piano, trumpet, alto horn) (on 1947-05-17)
trombone:
Jack Teagarden (on 1947-05-17)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (on 1947-05-17) and Bobby Hackett (on 1947-05-17)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1947-05-17) and Jack Teagarden (on 1947-05-17)
recorded at:
Town Hall in Theater District, New York, New York, United States (on 1947-05-17)
live recording of:
Ain’t Misbehavin’ (on 1947-05-17)
lyricist:
Andy Razaf (in 1929)
composer:
Harry Brooks (jazz pianist & songwriter) (in 1929) and Fats Waller (in 1929)
publisher:
BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. (not for release label use! see annotation), EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), Redwood Music and Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin)
Louis Armstrong & His All‐Stars3:54
4Rockin’ Chair (live)
clarinet:
Peanuts Hucko (on 1947-05-17)
double bass:
Bob Haggart (on 1947-05-17)
drums (drum set):
Sid Catlett (on 1947-05-17)
piano:
Dick Cary (piano, trumpet, alto horn) (on 1947-05-17)
trombone:
Jack Teagarden (on 1947-05-17)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (on 1947-05-17) and Bobby Hackett (on 1947-05-17)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1947-05-17) and Jack Teagarden (on 1947-05-17)
recorded at:
Town Hall in Theater District, New York, New York, United States (on 1947-05-17)
live recording of:
Rockin’ Chair (1929 Hoagy Carmichael song) (on 1947-05-17)
lyricist:
Hoagy Carmichael
composer:
Hoagy Carmichael (in 1929)
publisher:
Songs of Peer, Ltd. (ASCAP)
Louis Armstrong & His All‐Stars5:10
5Back o’ Town Blues (live)
clarinet:
Peanuts Hucko (on 1947-05-17)
double bass:
Bob Haggart (on 1947-05-17)
drums (drum set):
Sid Catlett (on 1947-05-17)
piano:
Dick Cary (piano, trumpet, alto horn) (on 1947-05-17)
trombone:
Jack Teagarden (on 1947-05-17)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (on 1947-05-17) and Bobby Hackett (on 1947-05-17)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1947-05-17) and Jack Teagarden (on 1947-05-17)
recorded at:
Town Hall in Theater District, New York, New York, United States (on 1947-05-17)
live recording of:
Back o’ Town Blues (on 1947-05-17)
writer:
Louis Armstrong and Luis Russell
Louis Armstrong & His All‐Stars4:15
6Pennies From Heaven (live)
clarinet:
Peanuts Hucko (on 1947-05-17)
double bass:
Bob Haggart (on 1947-05-17)
drums (drum set):
Sid Catlett (on 1947-05-17)
piano:
Dick Cary (piano, trumpet, alto horn) (on 1947-05-17)
trombone:
Jack Teagarden (on 1947-05-17)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (on 1947-05-17) and Bobby Hackett (on 1947-05-17)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1947-05-17) and Jack Teagarden (on 1947-05-17)
recorded at:
Town Hall in Theater District, New York, New York, United States (on 1947-05-17)
live recording of:
Pennies From Heaven (on 1947-05-17)
lyricist:
Johnny Burke (American lyricist, 1908–1964) (in 1936)
composer:
Arthur Johnston (American composer and songwriter) (in 1936)
publisher:
Anne-Rachel Music Corp., Campbell Connelly & Co., Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd., Chappell Music (UK) and Joy Music Inc.
part of:
The 9th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1936 nominee)
Louis Armstrong & His All‐Stars3:42
7Save It Pretty Mama (live)
clarinet:
Peanuts Hucko (on 1947-05-17)
double bass:
Bob Haggart (on 1947-05-17)
drums (drum set):
Sid Catlett (on 1947-05-17) and George Wettling (on 1947-05-17)
piano:
Dick Cary (piano, trumpet, alto horn) (on 1947-05-17)
trombone:
Jack Teagarden (on 1947-05-17)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (on 1947-05-17) and Bobby Hackett (on 1947-05-17)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1947-05-17) and Jack Teagarden (on 1947-05-17)
recorded at:
Town Hall in Theater District, New York, New York, United States (on 1947-05-17)
live recording of:
Save It, Pretty Mama (on 1947-05-17)
writer:
Paul Denniker, Joseph M. Davis (Joe Davis, US lyricist, producer, publisher & promoter) and Don Redman
Louis Armstrong & His All‐Stars4:27
8St. James Infirmary (live)
clarinet:
Peanuts Hucko (on 1947-05-17)
double bass:
Bob Haggart (on 1947-05-17)
drums (drum set):
Sid Catlett (on 1947-05-17) and George Wettling (on 1947-05-17)
piano:
Dick Cary (piano, trumpet, alto horn) (on 1947-05-17)
trombone:
Jack Teagarden (on 1947-05-17)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (on 1947-05-17)
vocals:
Jack Teagarden (on 1947-05-17)
recorded at:
Town Hall in Theater District, New York, New York, United States (on 1947-05-17)
live recording of:
St. James Infirmary (Joe Primrose’s arrangement) (on 1947-05-17)
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
arranger:
Joe Primrose
publisher:
EMI Harmonies Limited
arrangement of:
St. James Infirmary
version of:
The Unfortunate Lass (Bad Girl's Lament)
Louis Armstrong & His All‐Stars3:39
9Jack-Armstrong Blues
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1947-06-10)
baritone saxophone and clarinet and clarinet:
Ernie Caceres (on 1947-06-10)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Peanuts Hucko (on 1947-06-10)
cornet:
Bobby Hackett (on 1947-06-10)
double bass:
Al Hall (on 1947-06-10)
drums (drum set):
Cozy Cole (on 1947-06-10)
guitar:
Al Casey (US jazz/soul guitarist) (on 1947-06-10)
piano:
Johnny Guarnieri (on 1947-06-10)
trombone:
Jack Teagarden (on 1947-06-10)
trumpet and lead vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1947-06-10)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1947-06-10) and Jack Teagarden (on 1947-06-10)
performer:
Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra (on 1947-06-10)
recording of:
Jack‐Armstrong Blues (on 1947-06-10)
writer:
Louis Armstrong and Jack Teagarden
Louis Armstrong & His All‐Stars3:01
10Rockin’ Chair
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1947-06-10)
baritone saxophone:
Ernie Caceres (on 1947-06-10)
clarinet:
Ernie Caceres (on 1947-06-10) and Peanuts Hucko (on 1947-06-10)
cornet:
Bobby Hackett (on 1947-06-10)
double bass:
Al Hall (on 1947-06-10)
drums (drum set):
Cozy Cole (on 1947-06-10)
guitar:
Al Casey (US jazz/soul guitarist) (on 1947-06-10)
piano:
Johnny Guarnieri (on 1947-06-10)
tenor saxophone:
Peanuts Hucko (on 1947-06-10)
trombone:
Jack Teagarden (on 1947-06-10)
trumpet and lead vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1947-06-10)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1947-06-10) and Jack Teagarden (on 1947-06-10)
performer:
Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra (on 1947-06-10)
recording of:
Rockin’ Chair (1929 Hoagy Carmichael song) (on 1947-06-10)
lyricist:
Hoagy Carmichael
composer:
Hoagy Carmichael (in 1929)
publisher:
Songs of Peer, Ltd. (ASCAP)
Louis Armstrong & His All‐Stars3:06
11Some Day You’ll Be Sorry
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1947-06-10)
baritone saxophone:
Ernie Caceres (on 1947-06-10)
celesta [celeste] and piano:
Johnny Guarnieri (on 1947-06-10)
clarinet:
Ernie Caceres (on 1947-06-10) and Peanuts Hucko (on 1947-06-10)
cornet:
Bobby Hackett (on 1947-06-10)
double bass:
Al Hall (on 1947-06-10)
drums (drum set):
Cozy Cole (on 1947-06-10)
guitar:
Al Casey (US jazz/soul guitarist) (on 1947-06-10)
tenor saxophone:
Peanuts Hucko (on 1947-06-10)
trombone:
Jack Teagarden (on 1947-06-10)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (on 1947-06-10)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1947-06-10)
recording of:
Someday You’ll Be Sorry (on 1947-06-10)
writer:
Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong & His All‐Stars3:13
12Fifty-Fifty Blues
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1947-06-10)
baritone saxophone:
Ernie Caceres (on 1947-06-10)
clarinet:
Ernie Caceres (on 1947-06-10) and Peanuts Hucko (on 1947-06-10)
cornet:
Bobby Hackett (on 1947-06-10)
double bass:
Al Hall (on 1947-06-10)
drums (drum set):
Cozy Cole (on 1947-06-10)
guitar:
Al Casey (US jazz/soul guitarist) (on 1947-06-10)
piano:
Johnny Guarnieri (on 1947-06-10)
tenor saxophone:
Peanuts Hucko (on 1947-06-10)
trombone:
Jack Teagarden (on 1947-06-10)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (on 1947-06-10)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1947-06-10) and Jack Teagarden (on 1947-06-10)
recording of:
Fifty-Fifty Blues (on 1947-06-10)
writer:
Billy Moore, Jr. (40s American jazz pianist/arranger/composer)
Louis Armstrong & His All‐Stars2:59
13A Song Was Born
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1947-10-16) and New York, New York, United States (on 1947-10-16)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1947-10-16)
double bass:
Arvell Shaw (on 1947-10-16)
drums (drum set):
Sidney Catlett (on 1947-10-16)
piano:
Dick Cary (piano, trumpet, alto horn) (on 1947-10-16)
trombone:
Jack Teagarden (on 1947-10-16)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (on 1947-10-16)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1947-10-16) and Jack Teagarden (on 1947-10-16)
recording of:
A Song Was Born (on 1947-10-16)
composer:
Gene de Paul and Don Raye
Louis Armstrong & His All‐Stars3:20
14Please Stop Playin’ Those Blues, Boy
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1947-10-16)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1947-10-16)
double bass:
Arvell Shaw (on 1947-10-16)
drums (drum set):
Sidney Catlett (on 1947-10-16)
piano:
Dick Cary (piano, trumpet, alto horn) (on 1947-10-16)
trombone:
Jack Teagarden (on 1947-10-16)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (on 1947-10-16)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1947-10-16) and Jack Teagarden (on 1947-10-16)
recording of:
Please Stop Playing Those Blues (on 1947-10-16)
writer:
Claude Demetrius and Fleecie Moore
Louis Armstrong & His All‐Stars3:18
15Before Long
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1947-10-16)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1947-10-16)
double bass:
Arvell Shaw (on 1947-10-16)
drums (drum set):
Sidney Catlett (on 1947-10-16)
piano:
Dick Cary (piano, trumpet, alto horn) (on 1947-10-16)
trombone:
Jack Teagarden (on 1947-10-16)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (on 1947-10-16)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1947-10-16)
recording of:
Before Long (on 1947-10-16)
writer:
Sid Catlett and Carl Sigman
Louis Armstrong & His All‐Stars2:53
16Lovely Weather We’re Having
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1947-10-16)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1947-10-16)
double bass:
Arvell Shaw (on 1947-10-16)
drums (drum set):
Sidney Catlett (on 1947-10-16)
piano:
Dick Cary (piano, trumpet, alto horn) (on 1947-10-16)
trombone:
Jack Teagarden (on 1947-10-16)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (on 1947-10-16)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1947-10-16)
recording of:
Lovely Weather We're Having (on 1947-10-16)
writer:
Joe Bushkin and John DeVries
Louis Armstrong & His All‐Stars3:17
17Rain, Rain
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1956-08-01)
double bass [bass]:
Joe Comfort (on 1956-08-01)
drums (drum set):
Irv Cottler (on 1956-08-01)
guitar:
Al Hendrickson (on 1956-08-01)
piano:
Gerald Wiggins (on 1956-08-01)
reeds:
Babe Russin (on 1956-08-01), Jack Dumont (on 1956-08-01), Chuck Gentry (on 1956-08-01), Ronnie Lang (on 1956-08-01) and Don Raffell (reeds) (on 1956-08-01)
trombone:
Ed Kusby (on 1956-08-01), George Roberts (american bass trombone) (on 1956-08-01) and Si Zentner (on 1956-08-01)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (on 1956-08-01), Frank Beach (trombone, trumpet) (on 1956-08-01), Manny Klein (on 1956-08-01) and Zeke Zarchy (on 1956-08-01)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1956-08-01)
conductor:
Hal Mooney (on 1956-08-01)
arranger:
Hal Mooney
recording of:
Rain, Rain (on 1956-08-01)
writer:
Hal Stanley and Irving Taylor
Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra2:39
18Never Saw a Better Day
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1956-08-01)
double bass [bass]:
Joe Comfort (on 1956-08-01)
drums (drum set):
Irv Cottler (on 1956-08-01)
guitar:
Al Hendrickson (on 1956-08-01)
piano:
Gerald Wiggins (on 1956-08-01)
reeds:
Babe Russin (on 1956-08-01), Jack Dumont (on 1956-08-01), Chuck Gentry (on 1956-08-01), Ronnie Lang (on 1956-08-01) and Don Raffell (reeds) (on 1956-08-01)
trombone:
Ed Kusby (on 1956-08-01), George Roberts (american bass trombone) (on 1956-08-01) and Si Zentner (on 1956-08-01)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (on 1956-08-01), Frank Beach (trombone, trumpet) (on 1956-08-01), Manny Klein (on 1956-08-01) and Zeke Zarchy (on 1956-08-01)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1956-08-01)
conductor:
Hal Mooney (on 1956-08-01)
arranger:
Hal Mooney
recording of:
I Never Saw a Better Day (on 1956-08-01)
lyricist:
Hal Stanley
composer:
Hal Stanley and Irving Taylor
Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra3:09

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ASIN:US: B00005O6KK [info]