By 1957, Louis Armstrong had been playing cornet and trumpet professionally for over 30 years.Featured on COMPACT JAZZ are Louis with both small group and big band. Personnel on tracks 2, 4, 6, 10 and 13 are: Oscar Peterson (p); Herb Ellis (g); Ray Brown (b); Louis Bellson (d). Sound quality of these stereo sides is excellent. This collection is a fine opportunity to hear Armstrong. TOTAL RUNNING TIME -- 59:31