At the end of his career, every note from Louis Armstrong still exuded the joy of being alive.
This cover image released by Verve/UMG shows “Louis in London ” by Louis Armstrong. That’s true of a live album out Friday titled “Louis in London,” heralded in promotional material as his “last great performance.” The 13-track set captures Armstrong and a strong five-piece backing combo recorded before an audience at the BBC on July 2, 1968. Armstrong’s chronic health issues soon worsened, and he died in 1971.
That song is included, its unabashed sentimentality in defiance of news headlines then and now. Armstrong also has the room swaying to songs from way back when, starting with a hearty reading of his longtime theme song, “When It’s Sleepy Time Down South.” Armstrong’s trumpet plays only a supporting role, but his still-brilliant tone makes every entrance a bracing embrace. The supporting cast, both tight and loose, includes Tyree Glenn on trombone, Joe Muranyi on clarinet, Marty Napoleon on piano, Buddy Catlett on bass and Danny Barcelona on drums.
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