Louis Armstrong, the leading trumpeter and one of the most influential artists in jazz history. He was also a bandleader, singer, film star, and comedian. With his great sensitivity, technique, and capacity to express emotion, Armstrong led in the develo
Louis Armstrong biographer Ricky Riccardi. Louis Armstrong best jazz songs from West End Blues to What a Wonderful World - Mosaic Records
Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong – Ella and Louis (compilation)The First Lady of Song and Satchmo only appeared in the studio together a handful of times, likely because they knew the universe would not be able to handle this abundance of joy. The two-record set I own combines 1956’s...
In the aftermath of the flood I found myself constantly thinking of the Louis Armstrong cover of the standard “Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans?” It constantly was playing in my head and frequently was playing for real in my music system at home and in the car. The tun...
For the record I have a ton on George Armstrong Custer; Lt. Charles Gatewood/Geronimo/Apaches; Ned Wynkoop/Cheyennes; and the Sand Creek massacre including Cheyennes/Arapahos, whites who married into the tribes, their offspring, whites who craved Indian land at all costs, and the few ...
The Louis Armstrong House Museum in Corona, NY, has opened a state-of-the-art center and archive which is the biggest in the world for a jazz artist. A ceremonial ribbon cutting was held last week for the center, which will preserve and expand the legacy and ideals of the great “Satch...
. 1944 ~‘Legs’ Larry Smith, Drummer with The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band and Bob Kerr’s Whoopee Band . 1944 ~ The firstjazzconcert was held at theMetropolitan Opera Housein New York City. The stars of the concert wereLouis Armstrong,Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Artie Shaw, Roy Eldridge...
Lyrics to "Summer Song" by LOUIS ARMSTRONG: Love, to me, is like a summer day / Silent 'cause, there's just too much to say / Still, and warm, and peaceful, / Even clouds that may drift by / Can't disturb our summer sky / I'll take summer, that's my time of year / ...
Pioneers Of Jazz 1 - Louis Armstrong 1925 (7", 45 RPM, EP, Promo, Test Pressing) Coral 94 201 Germany Unknown Recommendations Louis Armstrong 1927 Louis Armstrong Vinyl — 7", 45 RPM, EP, Compilation King Oliver Vol. 1 King Oliver Vinyl — 7", 45 RPM, EP, Compilation Johnny Dodds'...
“They Died With Their Boots On(1941, on DVD, Warner Home Video): If Errol Flynn hadn’t played George Armstrong Custer, there would have been no Kraft writing about the Indian wars. Long years past through present day, critics of this film have pounded it for its historical inaccuracy. ...