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TopTenREVIEWS presents the music career and reviews of Louis Armstrong

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Louis Armstrong

BAND RANKINGS:

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CAREER SPAN:

Decade
Album Score
# Albums
1920s
1.2345
10
1930s
0.0000
9
1940s
0.0000
6
1950s
2.2762
21
1960s
1.1685
6
1970s
0.0355
2
1980s
0.0000
4
1990s
0.3439
97
2000s
1.9863
223
Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews for each album.
Overall Band Score: Louis Armstrong is ranked overall as 2.4487 out of 4 stars 2.4487

Louis Armstrong Album Rankings

1
Louis Armstrong Plays W.C. Handy by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 3.6639 out of 4 stars for Louis Armstrong Plays W.C. HandyLouis Armstrong Plays W.C. Handy (3.6639)
There were two sides to the late Louis Armstrong. ...more
  • 14.72
2
Satch Plays Fats: The Music of Fats Waller by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 2.9981 out of 4 stars for Satch Plays Fats: The Music of Fats WallerSatch Plays Fats: The Music of Fats Waller (2.9981)
Louis Armstrong andFats Walleronly worked together twice, briefly in 1925 inErskine Tate's band and four years later in the New York revue Connie's Hot Chocolates. ...more
  • 12.36
3
I've Got the World on a String/Louis Under the Stars by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 2.9981 out of 4 stars for I've Got the World on a String/Louis Under the StarsI've Got the World on a String/Louis Under the Stars (2.9981)
Recorded in one marathon session in Hollywood's Capitol Records Tower, these two albums were joined together in a double-CD set in 1999, with new notes, repros of the original LP covers, and a liberal ...more
  • 34.14
4
Ambassador Satch by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 2.9543 out of 4 stars for Ambassador SatchAmbassador Satch (2.9543)
As Louis Armstrong traversed the globe, bringing jazz to every corner of it, live recordings became the norm. ...more
5
The Complete Hot Five & Hot Seven Recordings by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 2.7644 out of 4 stars for The Complete Hot Five & Hot Seven RecordingsThe Complete Hot Five & Hot Seven Recordings (2.7644)
To most, Louis Armstrong is just another iconographic Mount Rushmore figure from the distant past -- a patriarch of jazz, a great American cultural ambassador, blah blah blah. ...more
6
Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 2.7171 out of 4 stars for Portrait of the Artist as a Young ManPortrait of the Artist as a Young Man (2.7171)
This very attractive four-CD box set has definitive liner notes fromDan Morgenstern, and draws its 81 selections from Louis Armstrong's prime period. ...more
7
Great Chicago Concert 1956 by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 2.6621 out of 4 stars for Great Chicago Concert 1956Great Chicago Concert 1956 (2.6621)
Originally out on a double LP, this is a definitive set of the Louis ArmstrongAll-Starsof 1956. ...more
8
Jazz Moods: Hot by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 2.0714 out of 4 stars for Jazz Moods: HotJazz Moods: Hot (2.0714)
If you are already a jazz fan, then you don't need a lesson in the greatness of Louis Armstrong or the monumental nature of his Hot Five and Hot Seven recordings. ...more
9
Disney Songs the Satchmo Way by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 1.8616 out of 4 stars for Disney Songs the Satchmo WayDisney Songs the Satchmo Way (1.8616)
This is a delightful set, a straight CD reissue of an Lp featuring Louis Armstrong in 1968 (not 1966 as it states in the liners) performing ten tunes associated withDisneyfilms. ...more
  • 24.83
10
Sugar: The Best of the Complete RCA Victor Recordings by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 1.7522 out of 4 stars for Sugar: The Best of the Complete RCA Victor RecordingsSugar: The Best of the Complete RCA Victor Recordings (1.7522)
This Louis Armstrong sampler boils the four-discComplete RCA Victor Recordingsdown to 16 key tracks, making it in many ways the better purchase for all but the most ardent jazz collector. ...more
  • 4.68
11
Priceless Jazz by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.3041 out of 4 stars for Priceless JazzPriceless Jazz (0.3041)
No review available
12
Greatest Hits by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.2952 out of 4 stars for Greatest HitsGreatest Hits (0.2952)
This CD is part of RCA's extensive Greatest Hits jazz program, a beginner's series designed to introduce listeners to jazz, specifically RCA's jazz catalog. The 13 selections on this... ...more
  • CD Pricing Not Available
13
Satchmo the Great by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.2920 out of 4 stars for Satchmo the GreatSatchmo the Great (0.2920)
In 1956 Edward R. Murrow narrated a feature film, Satchmo the Great, that contained highlights from some of Louis Armstrong's world tours. ...more
  • 20.00
14
Plays W.C. Handy by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.2906 out of 4 stars for Plays W.C. HandyPlays W.C. Handy (0.2906)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
15
Satch Plays Fats by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.2826 out of 4 stars for Satch Plays FatsSatch Plays Fats (0.2826)
To celebrate Armstrong's 100th birthday, Legacy has released three of his classic recordings from the mid-1950s. ...more
16
Christmas Through the Years by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.2712 out of 4 stars for Christmas Through the YearsChristmas Through the Years (0.2712)
No review available
17
Louis Armstrong by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.2670 out of 4 stars for Louis ArmstrongLouis Armstrong (0.2670)
No review available
18
What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.2607 out of 4 stars for What a Wonderful WorldWhat a Wonderful World (0.2607)
Helmed by legendary producer Bob Thiele, this 1968 recording ushered Louis Armstrong into his later days as a pop vocalist. ...more
19
The Definitive Collection by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.2574 out of 4 stars for The Definitive CollectionThe Definitive Collection (0.2574)
No review available
20
Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.2568 out of 4 stars for Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar PetersonLouis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson (0.2568)
An unusual set with Louis Armstrong singing a variety of popular standards in a relaxed and easy-going manner, he is backed by the Oscar Peterson trio and drummer Louis Bellson. ...more
21
Louis Armstrong 1944-1946 by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Louis Armstrong 1944-1946Louis Armstrong 1944-1946 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
22
Pops Goes Pop by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Pops Goes PopPops Goes Pop (0.0000)
No review available
  • 5.71
23
Happy Birthday Louis by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Happy Birthday LouisHappy Birthday Louis (0.0000)
No review available
24
Cocktail Hour: Louis Armstrong by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Cocktail Hour: Louis ArmstrongCocktail Hour: Louis Armstrong (0.0000)
No review available
25
On The Sunny Side Of The Street by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for On The Sunny Side Of The StreetOn The Sunny Side Of The Street (0.0000)
No review available
26
Christmas With Friends by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Christmas With FriendsChristmas With Friends (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
27
Louis for Lovers by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Louis for LoversLouis for Lovers (0.0000)
Though few listeners think of Louis Armstrong (or even Armstrong the jazz vocalist) as a lover man, his rocks-and-gravel voice perfectly expressed the wonder and bemusement of a love affair. ...more
28
Complete 1950-1951 All Stars Decca Recordings by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Complete 1950-1951 All Stars Decca RecordingsComplete 1950-1951 All Stars Decca Recordings (0.0000)
No review available
  • 16.99
29
Incomparable by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for IncomparableIncomparable (0.0000)
No review available
30
Swing That Music by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Swing That MusicSwing That Music (0.0000)
Two of the selections ("Jeepers Creepers" and "Tiger Rag") on this CD are taken from a radio broadcast that matched Louis Armstrong in 1938 with the great pianist Fats Waller and trombonist Jack Teag ...more
31
Great Louis Armstrong, Vol. 1 by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Great Louis Armstrong, Vol. 1Great Louis Armstrong, Vol. 1 (0.0000)
No review available
32
The Legendary Louis Armstrong by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Legendary Louis ArmstrongThe Legendary Louis Armstrong (0.0000)
No review available
33
This Is Jazz, Vol. 1 by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for This Is Jazz, Vol. 1This Is Jazz, Vol. 1 (0.0000)
No review available
  • 12.27
34
An American Icon by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for An American IconAn American Icon (0.0000)
No review available
  • 194.94
35
Pete Fountain Presents the Best of Dixieland by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Pete Fountain Presents the Best of DixielandPete Fountain Presents the Best of Dixieland (0.0000)
No review available
36
Very Best Of by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Very Best OfVery Best Of (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
37
25 Greatest Hot Fives & Sevens by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for 25 Greatest Hot Fives & Sevens25 Greatest Hot Fives & Sevens (0.0000)
No review available
38
Louis Armstrong 1947 Vol 2 by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Louis Armstrong 1947 Vol 2Louis Armstrong 1947 Vol 2 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
39
Ain't Misbehavin' & Other Hits by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Ain't Misbehavin' & Other HitsAin't Misbehavin' & Other Hits (0.0000)
No review available
40
Honorary President Of HFC by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Honorary President Of HFCHonorary President Of HFC (0.0000)
No review available
41
In Chicago Aug. 1, 1962 by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for In Chicago Aug. 1, 1962In Chicago Aug. 1, 1962 (0.0000)
No review available
42
49 Original Recordings by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for 49 Original Recordings49 Original Recordings (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
43
Best of the Best by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Best of the BestBest of the Best (0.0000)
No review available
44
Christmas Collection: 20th Century Masters by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Christmas Collection: 20th Century MastersChristmas Collection: 20th Century Masters (0.0000)
No review available
45
Jazz Masters by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Jazz MastersJazz Masters (0.0000)
No review available
46
Cabaret / High Society by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Cabaret / High SocietyCabaret / High Society (0.0000)
No review available
47
Louis Armstrong:Greatest Hits by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Louis Armstrong:Greatest HitsLouis Armstrong:Greatest Hits (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
48
Great Louis Armstrong, Vol. 2 by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Great Louis Armstrong, Vol. 2Great Louis Armstrong, Vol. 2 (0.0000)
No review available
49
Swing, You Cats by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Swing, You CatsSwing, You Cats (0.0000)
No review available
50
Glory Years by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Glory YearsGlory Years (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
51
Louis and the Angels by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Louis and the AngelsLouis and the Angels (0.0000)
This obscure set by Louis Armstrong has its strange appeal. ...more
  • 10.99
52
Trios by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for TriosTrios (0.0000)
No review available
53
Satchmo in the Forties by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Satchmo in the FortiesSatchmo in the Forties (0.0000)
No review available
54
Louis Armstrong 1949-1950 by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Louis Armstrong 1949-1950Louis Armstrong 1949-1950 (0.0000)
No review available
  • 13.99
55
Louis Armstrong and King Oliver by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Louis Armstrong and King OliverLouis Armstrong and King Oliver (0.0000)
Louis Armstrong's tenure as second cornettist to the great King Oliver is one of jazz history's legendary apprenticeships, on a par with the one Miles Davis served with Charlie Parker or Stephane Gra ...more
56
Blueberry Hill by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Blueberry HillBlueberry Hill (0.0000)
An obscure concert performance, probably from around 1961-63 (no date is given), the erratic recording quality and somewhat typical repertoire keep this from being highly recommended but it has its s ...more
57
Jubilee Shows No. 26 & 32, Vol. 8 by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Jubilee Shows No. 26 & 32, Vol. 8Jubilee Shows No. 26 & 32, Vol. 8 (0.0000)
No review available
58
Life Is So Peculiar by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Life Is So PeculiarLife Is So Peculiar (0.0000)
No review available
  • 4.99
    to
    16.93