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Satchmo: The Genius of Louis Armstrong

3.9/5 ( ratings)

Gary Giddins has been called "the best jazz writer in America today" . 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.

Language: English

Pages: 216

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Da Capo Press

Release: January 18, 2001

ISBN: 0306810131

ISBN 13: 9780306810138

Satchmo: The Genius of Louis Armstrong

3.9/5 ( ratings)

Gary Giddins has been called "the best jazz writer in America today" . 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.

Language: English

Pages: 216

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Da Capo Press

Release: January 18, 2001

ISBN: 0306810131

ISBN 13: 9780306810138

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