Bing & Satchmo cover

Bing & Satchmo

Louis Armstrong · 1960

34 min · 11 tracks · jazz

A joyful blend of traditional jazz and pop standards, infused with Crosby's warm baritone and Satchmo's unmistakable trumpet.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • joyful tunes for cheerful moments
  • steady pacing for relaxed listening
  • for social gatherings
  • warm baritone and trumpet interplay
  • short tracks for easy enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of complex arrangements
  • prefer lengthy immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
By the release of 'Bing & Satchmo' in 1960, Bing Crosby was already a household name, celebrated for his smooth voice and charm. This album came during a resurgence of interest in traditional jazz, showcasing his collaboration with Louis Armstrong, another giant of American music. It marked a return to collaborative recordings after several successful solo projects.
Stylistic neighbors
Miles Davis· Ella Fitzgerald· Count Basie

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Preacher 2:20
  • 2 Dardanella 2:48
  • 3 Muscrat Ramble 3:01
  • 4 Sugar 5:07
  • 5 Let's Sing Like a Dixieland Band 2:17
  • 6 Way Down Yonder in New Orleans 3:06
  • 7 Bye Bye Blues 3:42
  • 8 At the Jazz Band Ball 3:01
  • 9 Rocky Mountain Blues 3:38
  • 10 Little Ol' Tune 3:04
  • 11 Brother Bill 2:55

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