Blue matchbook of lincoln liberty life insurance company, opened to 1 12x3 34. The louis armstrong encyclopedia by michael meckna at indigo. Louis armstrong s story is an example of the life one can create in america. If you have ever owned just one louis armstrong recording, you should have this book on your shelf. Available now at a new price, this textonly edition is the authoritative introduction to armstrongs life and art for the curious newcomer, and offers fresh insight even for the serious student of pops. No varnish in this book, very much in his own words, with slang, nicknames and much time spent in a boys home where he. It is pretty obvious, but the main character is louis armstrong. Louis armstrong satchmo at his best legends in concert. Louis armstrong is one of the most writtenabout musicians in history. Our students studied the life of louis armstrong recently. Louis armstrong has been called the most influential jazz musician of the century. Born in new orleans in 1901 and recording into the 1970s, armstrong is known as the father of jazz, the one figure most credited with moving the western world from the age of classical music and tin pan alley pop standards into an exciting new era of swing and hot jazz.
In the book on new orleans, he traces that music from plantation. Childrens book based on song what a wonderful world kids books. The louis armstrong house museum, at 3456 107th street between 34th and 37th avenues in corona, queens, presents concerts and educational programs, operates as a historic house museum and makes materials in its archives of writings, books, recordings and. My life in new orleans by armstrong, louis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Louis armstrong what a wonderful world animation youtube. Louis satchmo armstrong is considered one of the most innovative american jazz trumpeters of his era and one of the great ambassadors of american jazz. Louis armstrong what a wonderful world original spoken intro version abc records 1967, 1970 duration. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Together this auspicious pairing has resulted in satchmo, one of the most vivid and fascinating portraits ever drawn of perhaps the greatest figure in the history of american music.
If not for a stint in reform school, young louis armstrong might never have. Satchmo my life in new orleans by louis armstrong abebooks. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. He learned to play the cornet in the band of the waifs home in new orleans, and after playing with kid orys orchestra he made several trips 191821 with a mississippi riverboat band. We used the meet the great jazz legends from alfred publishing.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. In all my whole career the brick house was one of the toughest joints i ever played in. Gary giddins has been called the best jazz writer in america today esquire. My life in new orleans is a book you read for the stories only. The book also gives insight into another culture, musicians, pimps and prostitutes and the sporting life, as well as the unfailing positive spirit of louis armstrong. Louis armstrong controlled his weight by using laxatives.
The book was written by yona zeldis and it was illustrated by john obrien. Armstrong was a charismatic, innovative performer whose improvised soloing was the main influence for a fundamental change in jazz, shifting its focus from collective improvisation to the solo player and improvised soloing. Satchmo book by louis armstrong half price books marketplace. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Louis daniel armstrong august 4, 1901 july 6, 1971, nicknamed satchmo, satch, and.
Seemingly each passing year brings a new book on armstrong, ranging from general. Provided to youtube by universal music group go down moses louis armstrong sy oliver choir the all stars louis and the good book. But to hear louis armstrongs hot five and hot seven recordings was to be taken somewhere no one else had been before, in so many different. Louis armstrong was a jazz trumpeter, bandleader and singer known for songs. It was the honkytonk where levee workers would congregate every saturday.
Louis armstrong louis and the good book swing low sweet. This is a short summary of the text the students read. I will argue anytime, anywhere, with anyone that louis armstrong is the single greatest artist the united states has produced, in any medium so a book subtitled the genius of louis armstrong had me at the cover. List of books and articles about louis armstrong online. Superb autobiography by louis armstrong, from his early years growing up in new orleans up to his first musical engagement in chicago. The story is inspirational, showing that anyone can become famous, from the most humble beginnings. Within hughes writings, he created many books which held the central idea of jazz and recognition to armstrong as one of the most important. Learn how to do it from scat legendjazz trumpeterhappy guy louis armstrong in this musical kidtime sto.
This is more about the times of his youth than an in depth understanding of the development of his musicianship. It is less a book than a long rambling latenight conversation with the legendary louis armstrong as he remembers random bits of his past. King of jazz by patricia and frederick mckissack music has been in my blood from the day i was born, louis armstrong said. Louis armstrong satchmo the best of louis armstrong collection by louis armstrong unfortunately we do not have a summary for this item at the moment why buy from world of books. Louis armstrong satchmo the best of louis armstrong. Although such a project had the potential to become trite, the effort comes off very well indeed. The wonderful world of louis armstrong is a biography in the form of an art book.
Louis and the good book by louis armstrong on amazon music. I do play trumpet ad love armstrong, and the detail and love woven into this story gives a side to armstrong thats very likeable and funny. Made me want to listen to louis armstrong s music more to attempt to understand the difference he describes in the book between swing and jazz. The wonderful world and art of louis armstrong is a biography in the form of an art book. The book i read for the month of november is who was louis armstrong. It tells the story of armstrong s life through his writings, scrapbooks and artworks, much of which has never been published before. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. His first book, ragtime tumpie, was chosen as an ala notable book, a booklist childrens editors choice, and a parents choice award winner. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The genius of louis armstrong book by garry giddens. It tells the story of armstrongs life through his writings, scrapbooks, and artworks, many of which have never been published before. Armstrong was the single greatest creative artist in the history of jazz and the american popular song. As a poor boy in new orleans, where music was everywhere, he longed to play a horn.
Louis armstrong controlled his weight by using laxatives and even published a book entitled lose weight the satchmo way feb 9, 2017 domagoj valjak louis armstrong, popularly known as satchmo or pops, was one of the most. My life in new orleans da capo paperback new ed by armstrong, louis isbn. Louis armstrong daniel louis armstrong, known as satchmo and pops, 19011971, american jazz trumpet virtuoso, singer, and bandleader, b. A life of louis armstrong reprint by terry teachout isbn. The genius of louis armstrong and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Michael mecknas book is the authoritative reference on armstrong. Louis armstrong louis and the good book 1992, cassette.
About this author alan schroeder, a lifelong admirer of louis armstrong, is the awardwinning author of several picture books, including lily and the wooden bowl, minty, and carolina shout. The genius of louis armstrong by gary giddens can this be discovered. What a relief that, unlike today, the juvenile detention center he landed in was a good and helpful place. An appendix of cd releases includes entries that detail the record company, date of issue, song list, and performer list. It includes many collages that armstrong made on recording tape boxes. Shop for louis armstrong related autographs, signed photographs, historical documents and manuscripts from the worlds largest collection. Louis satchmo armstrong match book signed item 177502.
Louis armstrong paints a vivid and exciting picture of life as it was 100 years ago in one of the worlds great cities. Armstrong began his career in new orleans, where, as a young boy, he was a street singer and learned to play the trumpet. This first edition, signed by louis armstrong is available at bauman rare books. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Complete your louis armstrong and the all stars with the sy oliver choir collection. Louis armstrong has 20 books on goodreads with 2482 ratings. The genius of louis armstrong has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
This book tells the story of louis armstrong who grew up to be a giant of jazz. On october 31, 1965, louis satchmo armstrong gave his first performance. When pressed to name the most influential musician of the 20th century, many music historians will name louis satchmo armstrong. There are some books you read for the language, others for the beauty of their prose. Louis armstrong satchmo at his best legends in concert also featured is footage of armstrong playing with such jazz greats as lionel hampton and jack teagarden. He was born in new orleans and most of his life takes place there.
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