Props for Pops (1996)

About this title: Leroy Jones is a fine New Orleans trumpeter based in trad jazz but open to the influence of bop. His clipped phrases give him a distinctive sound, and his vocals are spirited. On this CD, he pays homage to Louis Armstrong by playing several songs associated with "Satch," along with a few of his own original tributes. Teamed up with trombonist Craig Klein and a couple of rhythm sections (including pianist Harry Connick Jr. on two tracks), Jones is in fine form on such numbers as "Struttin' With Some Barbecue," "Jeepers Creepers," and "Ain't Misbehavin'," sometimes re-creating Armstrong's solos ... read more

Tracks:

1. Props for Pops [Jones]
2. Struttin' With Some Barbecue [Hardin/Raye]
3. West End Blues [King Oliver/William]
4. Someday You'll Be Sorry [Armstrong]
5. When It's Sleepy Time Down South [Muse/Rene/Rene]
6. Jeepers Creepers [Mercer/Warren]
7. You Must Not Be Hearin' Straight [Jones]
8. The Preacher [Silver]
9. Ain't Misbehavin' [Brooks/Razaf/Waller]
10. Baby Won't You Please Come Home [Warfield/Williams]
11. What a Wonderful World [Thiele/Weiss]
12. Beale Street Blues [Handy]
13. Louie's Lamentation [Jones]
14. Armstrong Parade [Jones]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.