Released in 1958, 'Louis And The Good Book' combines jazz, gospel and swing in one of Louis Armstrong's most famous recordings. Accompanied by his All-Stars band and the ten singers of Sy Oliver's choir, Satchmo becomes a preacher of the good word through a selection of hymns and traditional tunes such as 'Go Down Moses', 'Down By The Riverside', 'On My Way' and 'Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child'. Louis And The Good Book is the only spiritually themed album of Louis Armstrong's illustrious career, both inspiring and uplifting.
Louis Armstrong, né en 1901 à La Nouvelle-Orléans, est l'une des figures les plus emblématiques de l'histoire du jazz. Avec sa voix unique et son talent incomparable de trompettiste, il a non seulement révolutionné la musique jazz, mais a également transcendé les barrières raciales et culturelles de son époque. Surnommé "Satchmo" ou "Pops", Armstrong a laissé un héritage musical indélébile, influençant des générations d'artistes et captivant des publics du monde entier avec des morceaux intemporels tels que What a Wonderful World et La Vie en rose. Son style innovant, alliant virtuosité et émotion, continue de résonner dans la musique d'aujourd'hui.
Louis Armstrong, born in 1901 in New Orleans, is one of the most iconic figures in jazz history. With his distinctive voice and unparalleled trumpet skills, he not only revolutionized jazz music but also broke down racial and cultural barriers of his time. Nicknamed "Satchmo" or "Pops," Armstrong left an indelible musical legacy, influencing generations of artists and captivating audiences worldwide with timeless pieces like What a Wonderful World and La Vie en rose. His innovative style, blending virtuosity with deep emotion, continues to resonate in today’s music.