"The Complete Decca Studio Recordings" collects Louis Armstrong’s studio work for Decca Records (roughly late 1930s through the 1940s). This era captures Armstrong transitioning from big-band and hot jazz roots toward more popular vocal performances and small-group swing recordings. A full collection typically includes session masters, alternate takes, and later reissue material.
To understand why "FLAC patched" versions exist, you must understand the source material. There have been three major official releases of this material.
This is where your interest lies. Because the Mosaic set is rare, digital preservationists often rip these CDs to FLAC. However, a straight rip isn't always the end of the line. The term "patched" usually refers to audio restoration applied to the FLAC files to correct issues found in the raw transfers.
Before diving into the technical files, it is essential to understand what is on these recordings. Unlike his Hot Five/Hot Seven era (which was strictly jazz), the Decca years were commercial.
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"The Complete Decca Studio Recordings" collects Louis Armstrong’s studio work for Decca Records (roughly late 1930s through the 1940s). This era captures Armstrong transitioning from big-band and hot jazz roots toward more popular vocal performances and small-group swing recordings. A full collection typically includes session masters, alternate takes, and later reissue material.
To understand why "FLAC patched" versions exist, you must understand the source material. There have been three major official releases of this material.
This is where your interest lies. Because the Mosaic set is rare, digital preservationists often rip these CDs to FLAC. However, a straight rip isn't always the end of the line. The term "patched" usually refers to audio restoration applied to the FLAC files to correct issues found in the raw transfers.
Before diving into the technical files, it is essential to understand what is on these recordings. Unlike his Hot Five/Hot Seven era (which was strictly jazz), the Decca years were commercial.
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