This album is an excellent choice for anyone who loves to re-imagine a classic. It can be dangerous territory remixing the greats, and Apple Juice Kid makes a bold choice attempting this with Louis Armstrong, inarguably one of the most influential American musicians of all time. However, he does it with class, refusing a cheap hijacking of someone else’s genius and instead creates a seamless tribute to jazz and a genuine effort to keep it relevant. Apple Juice Kid never takes too much credit and Armstrong’s gritty voice shines through the mellow electronic layering. You’ll never forget who the real star of the show is, and you’ll appreciate AJK all the more for realizing it. A great album for fans who want to re-experience a favorite, it can also provide a beautiful translation to those whose ears haven’t been opened to the cadence of jazz and still need the right middleman to tune them in. It’s the perfect background music for long conversation.
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I'm feeling this album right now.
I like hearing those smooth Armstrong sounds with a wily beat squiggling underneath. Something is very calming in that formula.
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