Al Hirt - Trumpet Master (CD)

Details: 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 "Break My Mind," "Faded Love," and "Stella by Starlight." 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.

Tracklist:

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
15. Deep River
16. Look Down That Lonesome Road
17. Milenberg Joys
18. Moonglow
19. Sensation Rag
20. Shine
21. Up a Lazy River
22. I Can Dream Can't I?
23. Poor Butterfly
24. When My Sugar Walks Down the Street
25. Imagination
26. Unforgettable
27. Love Letters
28. Lonesome Street