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:

Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain
Break My Mind
I Really Don't Want to Know
I Walk the Line
Faded Love
I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry
Oh, Lonesome Me
Orange Blossom Special
When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again
Louisiana Man
Original Dixieland One Step
Strangers in the Night
Stella by Starlight
Cotton Candy
Deep River
Look Down That Lonesome Road
Milenberg Joys
Moonglow
Sensation Rag
Shine
Up a Lazy River
I Can Dream, Can't I?
Poor Butterfly
When My Sugar Walks Down the Street
Imagination
Unforgettable
Love Letters
Lonesome Street

UPC: 741869397169
Label: Good Time
Release Date: 9.20.24
Format: CD

Al Hirt - Trumpet Master (Mod) (CD)