The wonderful world of Louis Armstrong All Stars are the cream of the crop of current New Orleans musicians, paying tribute to the musician who started it all in the Crescent City. The album is comprised of new arrangements and recordings of music assosciated with Louis, featuring a previously unknown Louis Armstrong and the All Stars track, and a touching spoken word private recording made by Louis made near the end of his life. Produced by Wycliffe Jordan, Jackie Harris, and Nicholas Payton, with a rotating cast of key New Orleans players including guest features from Wynton Marsalis, Common, and more.
Track Listing:
1. The Peanut Vendor - The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong All Stars
2. Struttin' With Some Barbeque - The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong All Stars
3. Up a Lazy River - The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong All Stars
4. I'll Be Glad When You're Dead - The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong All Stars
5. Rockin' Chair - The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong All Stars
6. St. Louis Blues - The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong All Stars
7. Black and Blue - The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong All Stars
8. Just a Closer Walk With Thee - The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong All Stars
9. What a Wonderful World - The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong All Stars
10. Philosophy - Louis Armstrong
Year of Production: 2021