Louis and the Angels

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Released1957
RecordedJanuary 29–30, 1957
StudioNYC
Louis and the Angels
Studio album by
Released1957
RecordedJanuary 29–30, 1957
StudioNYC
GenreJazz
Length39:20
LabelDecca
DL 8488
Louis Armstrong chronology
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(1957)
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(1957)
Louis and the Good Book
(1957)

Louis and the Angels is a studio album by American jazz trumpeter and singer Louis Armstrong, recorded on January 29–30, 1957, and released on Decca later that year. Loosely a concept album, the setlist comprises songs referring to angels.[1]

Professional ratings
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AllMusic[1]

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow says, "This obscure set by Louis Armstrong has its strange appeal. Satch gets off a few good trumpet solos and is quite cheerful throughout, even joking during 'The Prisoner's Song' when the word 'angel' finally shows up.... Although more commercial than Armstrong's usual recordings of the era, this set is more memorable than one would expect and is worth searching for."[1]

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