Released in 1999, "The Complete Decca Studio Recordings" is a 13-CD box set that meticulously documents Armstrong's studio work for Decca. This comprehensive collection features 155 tracks, including many previously unreleased recordings, and showcases Armstrong's incredible vocal and instrumental range. The set includes his iconic albums, such as "Satchmo Sings" (1950), "The Song Hits" (1951), and "Porgy and Bess" (1958), as well as numerous unreleased tracks and alternate takes.
A "patched" FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) set typically contains files where the speed and pitch have been digitally corrected to match the original recording keys. Released in 1999, "The Complete Decca Studio Recordings"
The collection brings together all of Armstrong's studio recordings for Decca, meticulously restored and remastered for optimal sound quality. This treasure trove of music features 23 studio albums, recorded between 1950 and 1967, and includes many of Armstrong's most famous and influential works. A "patched" FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) set
While the original set was praised for its audio restoration, listeners with perfect pitch noted that many tracks on the final discs were transferred slightly flat. While the original set was praised for its
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Includes the "All Stars" precursors and "New Orleans Function" sets that captured his return to smaller ensembles. 2. Box Set Structure (7-CD Set)