Louis Armstrong Companion: Eight Decades of Commentary
Drawing on the resources of the Louis Armstrong archives, this book offers a tribute to a renowned trumpeter, vocalist and Ambassador of Jazz. Included in this collection are Armstrong's autobiographical writings and colourful letters to friends and family, many never published.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:002864669X
ISBN13:9780028646695
Release Date:January 1999
Publisher:Schirmer Trade Books
Length:312 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"
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Pops' writings are priceless and as good as his music.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Everybody knows Louis Armstrong the brilliant musician and singer. This book provides a glimpse into his literary world--uncensored and unencumbered by editing (as his autobiographies were). Pops'writing was stream of thought filled with "hep cat" jargon, but richly expressive and revealing deep contemplation of the world and his place in it. He reflects on sex, drugs, the mob, and bebop, with doses of how to keep your colon clean. Underneath the humor, pulses a strong realistic view of the world. This is a fantastic introduction to a deeper Armstrong. And as if his own material was not enough, there is an excellent selection of critiques, interviews(including Barney Bigard and Mezz Mezzrow), and modern perspectives on the man(not to be missed is the editor's selection on opera and Armstrong). A wonderful job!!
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