Satchmo: The Genius of Louis ArmstrongGary Giddins has been called "the best jazz writer in America today" (Esquire). Louis Armstrong has been called the most influential jazz musician of the century. 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. Available now at a new price, this text-only edition is the authoritative introduction to Armstrong's life and art for the curious newcomer, and offers fresh insight even for the serious student of Pops. |
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Crítica de los usuarios - keylawk - LibraryThingIn 1964, "Hello Dolly" knocked the Beatles off their number 1 perch--the last record by a jazz musician to top the charts. Louis Armstrong's first hit was "Muskrat Ramble" in 1926. His legacy runs ... Leer comentario completo
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Crítica de los usuarios - Not Available - Book VerdictSatchmo, of course, is trumpet great Louis Armstrong. This photo-rich biography explores Armstrong's career from his humble beginnings to his eventual jazz legend status. The text is accompanied by numerous color and monochrome images and is capped with a discography. Leer comentario completo
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| Título | Satchmo: The Genius of Louis Armstrong |
| Autor | Gary Giddins |
| Edición | reimpresa, revisada |
| Editor | Da Capo Press, 2001 |
| ISBN | 0306810131, 9780306810138 |
| Largo | 193 páginas |
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