Al Hirt - Honey in the Horn - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

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2 Disc Set. Trumpet Master is a compilation album by the renowned American trumpeter Al Hirt, showcasing his exceptional skill and versatility across a selection of tracks that span various styles, including jazz, pop, and country. Newly remastered for 2024, this compilation highlights some of Hirt's most memorable performances, including InchBreak My Mind,Inch InchFaded Love,Inch and InchStella by Starlight.Inch Released as part of a broader effort to celebrate Hirt's illustrious career, this double album serves as both a tribute to his musical legacy and a testament to his ability to cross genres effortlessly. The compilation encapsulates Hirt's contribution to American music, blending jazz with popular and country music in a way that broadened the appeal of the trumpet as a lead instrument. His ability to infuse each track with personality and technical brilliance made him a standout figure in the mid-20th century music scene. Album Tracks 1. Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain 2. Break My Mind 3. I Really Don't Want to Know 4. I Walk the Line 5. Faded Love 6. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry 7. Oh, Lonesome Me 8. Orange Blossom Special 9. When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again 10. Louisiana Man 11. Original Dixieland One Step 12. Strangers in the Night 13. Stella By Starlight 14. Cotton Candy 1. Deep River 2. Look Down That Lonesome Road 3. Milenberg Joys 4. Moonglow 5. Sensation Rag 6. Shine 7. Up a Lazy River 8. I Can Dream, Can't I? 9. Poor Butterfly 10. When My Sugar Walks Down the Street 11. Imagination 12. Unforgettable 13. Love Letters 14. Lonesome Street

As a world renowned musician, bandleader and a true icon of New Orleans' music scene, Al Hirt made his name by being one of the best trumpeters in the jazz universe. So surprised were it's inhabitants when this unusual little album appeared. Merging the sounds of his legendary horn with the traditional Nashville country and folk beat, this unique blend of favorite traditional songs with a modern, popular approach sees Al producing the ultimate in country, pop, and jazz fusion on tracks including 'Orange Blossom Special', 'Break My Mind' and 'Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain'. Album Tracks 1. Orange Blossom Special 2. Louisiana Man 3. Oh Lonesome Me 4. Break My Mind 5. I Walk the Line 6. When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again 7. I Really Don't Want to Know 8. Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain 9. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry 10. Faded Love 11. Lonely Street