This is a combination of two louis armstrong lps, louis and the angels, recorded january 1957, and louis and the good book, recorded february 1958. Up until the late 30s early 40s this is a very detailed book on louiss life, and from that point should be highly recommended. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. In this collection jazz trumpeter armstrong 190071 gives a fascinating glimpse into his early musical influences, rise to fame, life on the road, role in the civil rights movement, and final years. The us open tennis tournaments former main stadium was named louis armstrong stadium in honor of armstrong who had lived a few blocks from the site. If not for a stint in reform school, young louis armstrong might never have. Louis armstrong black and white publicity photograph of louis armstrong playing his horn photograph inscribed and signed. A singer, songwriter, composer, cornet player, trumpet player, and actor who wrote books. A poor boy from new orleans who stopped school after fifth grade a singer, songwriter, composer, cornet player, trumpet player, and actor who wrote books about his life a jazz musician beloved around the world. Louis armstrong and the all stars with the sy oliver choir. If not for a stint in reform school, young louis armstrong. Louis armstrong the complete guide this is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and ordered as a printed book. Louis armstrong louis and the good book lyrics and. 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 influential jazz musicians of the 20 th century.
At the colored waifs home for boys, he learned to play the bugle and. Sheyi omatayos audition louis armstrongs wonderful world the x factor uk 2012 duration. He was also a bandleader, singer, film star, and comedian. It was a teacher at the colored waifs home who gave him a cornet, promoted him to band leader, and saw talent in the tough kid from the even tougher new orleans neighborhood called storyville. Bus boycotts, sitins, and marching were just a few things that people were involved in so black could have equal rights. Opinion louis armstrong, the real ambassador the new. Louis armstrong and the all stars with the sy oliver choir louis and the good book. This recording was not only louis armstrongs finest record of the 1950s but one of the truly classic jazz sets. The second stop on the tour was east berlin, where, on march 22. Louis armstrong was a famous jazz musician, and this worksheetquiz combo can help assess what you know about his music career. A poor boy from new orleans who stopped school after fifth grade. May 02, 2015 march marked the 50th anniversary of louis armstrongs historic tour behind the iron curtain, as the soviet bloc was then called. However, it is often not evident of his role during the civil rights movement. This recording was not only louis armstrong s finest record of the 1950s but one of the truly classic jazz sets.
Within hughes writings, he created many books which held the central idea of jazz and recognition to armstrong as one of the most important. Listen free to louis armstrong louis armstrongs gospel book when the saints go marching in, shadrack and more. Louis armstrong and the good booklouis and the angels. Trumpet, vocals louis armstrong notes compilation of two albums. The story behind louis armstrongs wonderful world udiscover. With his great sensitivity, technique, and capacity to express emotion, armstrong led in the development of jazz into a fine art. But it was louis armstrongs own passion and genius that pushed jazz into new and exciting realms with his amazing, improvisational trumpet playing.
When he was a kid he shoots a gun in the middle of town square and got arrested. We have him write us book reports after reading them. Louis armstrong was born in new orleans, louisiana on august 4, 1901. 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. So in 1924 louis moved to new york at the request of famous new york bandleader fletcher henderson.
Dec 01, 2004 the book i just read is who was louis armstrong. Louis armstrong is one of the most writtenabout musicians in history. Up until the late 30s early 40s this is a very detailed book on louiss life, and from that point should be highly. The book also tells you about what hes famous for and how he became famous for it and the important people in his life. He was a black man that white menwomen could look up to and admire. Louis armstrong and the good booklouis and the angels album. Louis armstrong daniel louis armstrong, known as satchmo and pops, 19011971, american jazz trumpet virtuoso, singer, and bandleader, b. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Louis armstrong has 15 books on goodreads with 2497 ratings. Louis armstrong and the all stars with the sy oliver. Born in 1901 to the sixteenyearold daughter of a slave, he came of age among the prostitutes, pimps, and ragandbone merchants of new orleans. He was when he celebrated the new year by running out on the street and firing a pistol that belonged to the current man in his mothers life. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. What a wonderfully definitive biography of louis armstrong.
On july 4, 2000, america marked the centennial of the birth of louis armstrong 19011971, her most celebrated jazz musician. An early job working for the jewish karnofsky family allowed armstrong. According to that record, louis armstrong was born on august 4, 1901, the natural son of william armstrong known as willie, who spent most of his adult life working in. Laurence bergreen details the poverty of storyville, new orleans. Books louis armstrong home museum louis armstrong house. Louis armstrong by genie iverson, 34 page hardback, 1976. Seemingly each passing year brings a new book on armstrong. List of books and articles about louis armstrong online. Louis armstrong, nicknamed satchmo, pops and, later, ambassador satch, was a native of new orleans, louisiana.
The magic of louis armstrongs later years and archivist for armstrong house museumim all armstrong, all. It was also then that louis switched to the trumpet to blend his sound better with the other members of the trumpet section. Only one block long, james alley is located in the crowded section of new orleans known as back o town. Louis armstrong new orleans international airport is pleased to offer you information on the status of departing and arriving flights from the convenience of your computer, tablet, or mobile device before you leave for the airport. Louis armstrong, an extravant life is superb because it recreates the man and his timesand how the man changed his time. You get to learn about some of the challenges he faced and how he overcame the. Opinion louis armstrong, the real ambassador the new york. Ricky riccardi louis armstrong historian home facebook. But it was louis armstrong s own passion and genius that pushed jazz into new and exciting realms with his amazing, improvisational trumpet playing. He was raised by his mother mayann in a neighborhood so dangerous it was called the battlefield. A singer, songwriter, composer, cornet player, trumpet player, and actor who wrote books about his life. When i was born in 1900 my father, willie armstrong, and my mother, may ann or mayann as she was called were living on a little street called james alley. This story would be collected in a posthumous book, louis armstrong, in his own words, that featured essays from across his career, many of which are included in. This book tells you about louis armstrong and his life.
The mission of the louis armstrong middle school is to bring together a group of culturally diverse children to help them grow academically, emotionally, physically and socially. At the colored waifs home for boys, he learned to play the bugle and the clarinet and joined the homes brass band. Autobiographies armstrong became the first black jazz musician to publish an autobiography with his swing that music in 1936. Louis armstrong, the leading trumpeter and one of the most influential artists in jazz history. The entire contents both of the lps are here, and in the same sequence in which they were originally listed. This book is dedicated to the amazing works and life of louis armstrong. Louis daniel armstrong august 4, 1901 july 6, 1971, nicknamed satchmo, satch, and. Louis armstrong is known for his involvement in the music world. The entire contents both of the lps are here, and in the same sequence in which they were originally listed, although the 1958 lp appears first. Louis armstrong was the founding father of jazz and one of this centurys towering cultural figures, yet the full story of his extravagant life has never been told. Seemingly each passing year brings a new book on armstrong, ranging from general biographies to academic studies to works aimed at children. Armstrong and his allstars trombonist trummy young, clarinetist barney bigard, pianist billy kyle, bassist arvell shaw, drummer barrett deems, and singer velma middleton were clearly inspired by the fresh repertoire, 11 songs written by w. Louis armstrong louis armstrong august 4, 1901 july 6, 1971, nicknamed satchmo or pops, was an american jazz trumpeter and singer from new orleans, louisiana. Louis armstrong what a wonderful world original spoken intro version abc records 1967, 1970 duration.
Here armstrongs wisecrack undercuts a century of the minstrel humor expected of him by many white listeners, a simple joke making clear who louis armstrong really is. What a wonderfully definitive biography of louis armstrong within the history of modern culture, it is rare to find an artistic genius who is also a universally popular entertainer. 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 memorabilia available to the public for research. Lonely planet portugal country guide by regis st louis, kate armstrong, gregor clark, kerry walker and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The louis armstrong middle school mission statement. Armstrongs charismatic stage presence impressed not only. If not for a stint in reform school, young louis armstrong might never have become a musician. Louis armstrongs life in letters, music and art the new. An allstar virtuoso, he came to prominence in the 1920s, influencing countless musicians with both his daring trumpet style and unique vocals. Louis armstrong grew up poor in a singleparent household. March marked the 50th anniversary of louis armstrongs historic tour behind the iron curtain, as the soviet bloc was then called. Louis armstrong was a superstar and truly the one and only ambassador of jazz.
Some of the areas youll be assessed on include the instrument he. Jun 28, 20 what a wonderfully definitive biography of louis armstrong within the history of modern culture, it is rare to find an artistic genius who is also a universally popular entertainer. During this movement, blacks joined together doing many types of movements. Louis armstrong louis and the good book 1992, cd discogs. Louis armstrong was a man who did much for race relations in the us he did it in a quiet manner. Dec 02, 2009 according to that record, louis armstrong was born on august 4, 1901, the natural son of william armstrong known as willie, who spent most of his adult life working in a turpentine factory, and. Louis armstrong controlled his weight by using laxatives. He only had a fifthgrade education, dropping out of school early to go to work. Louis armstrong is a poor boy from new orleans who stopped school after grade.
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