Trumpet player louis armstrong was often referred to by his nickname which was satchmo. This acknowledgment, in combination with armstrongs. One of his most famous songs was what a wonderful world. Yet scant attention has been paid to the remarkable array of writings he left behind.
Louis armstrong, in his own words by armstrong, louis. Satchmos recipe in his own words first, you gotta get a big pot, about half the size of a tuba. But beyond being a revolutionary musician and an enchanting stage personality, louis armstrong was a writerand he was prolific. Armstrong was noted for his colorful and charismatic personality.
Selected writings, oxford university press, usa 6 copy quote i had a chance to play with the best musicians that were coming through because i was pretty good myself or else they wouldnt have tolerated with me. In his own words successfully presents armstrongs unique thoughts and views, and will be most appreciated by fans of the author, the musician, and jazz culture. Louis armstrong in his own words performed by new orleans writers and musicians including paul sanchez, debbie davis, chuck perkins, michael patrick welch, jennifer odell, arsene delay, leslie. Mar 02, 2015 louis armstrong in his own words performed by new orleans writers and musicians including paul sanchez, debbie davis, chuck perkins, michael patrick welch, jennifer odell, arsene delay, leslie. He spent his youth in poverty in a rough neighborhood known as the battlefield. Louis armstrong in his own words is a fascinating insight into this material. It can at times be a little difficult to decipher the meaning in armstrong s idiosyncratic writing style, which is wonderfully like hearing him speak. A magnificent researcher, brothers previously published louis armstrong, in his own words. Louis armstrong was a wonderful writer, vivid and candid, but until now his most personal reflections were known only to researchers. He was born just after the turn of the century in 1901 in new orleans. Jazz icon louis armstrong didnt just leave behind a treasure trove of musical recordings. Also available on louis armstrong was a wonderful writer, vivid and candid, but until now his most personal reflections were known only to researchers.
Brothers began editing armstrongs letters and writings in the early nineteennineties, now collected in louis armstrong. Jan 31, 20 when armstrong returned to new orleans for a visit in 1965, he identified the museums cornet as his own after recognizing the grooves in the mouthpiece, which he filed himself in order to. It was on 6 july that louis armstrong passed away in his sleep at home in corona. Louis armstrong, in his own words jazz icon louis armstrong didnt just leave behind a treasure trove of musical recordings. In 1970, he wrote about early life with lucille, as collected in louis armstrong in his own words.
More important, armstrong told his own story, and in words more pungent than any scholars or critics, in swing that music 1936 and satchmo. Two days later he lay in state at the seventh regiment armory on park lane in new. The story behind louis armstrongs wonderful world udiscover. Edited with an introduction and appendix by thomas brothers. Louis armstrong, in his own words book by louis armstrong. Louis armstrong has been the subject of countless biographies and music histories. Louis armstrong in his own words book essay graduates. The selected writings of louis armstrong used in this collection were drawn from the historical documents stored in the louis armstrong house and archives at read more louis armstrong. Selected writings armstrong, louis, brothers, thomas on.
When he was released, he joined the band of his favorite trumpeter, joe king oliver. Nov 16, 2018 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 the armstrong archive in. May 05, 2014 a magnificent researcher, brothers previously published louis armstrong, in his own words. This unparalleled collection of armstrongs candid writings reveals a side of the artist not widely known to his fans. With his great sensitivity, technique, and capacity to express emotion, armstrong led in the development of jazz into a fine art.
Selected writings by louis armstrong and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Synopsis this unparalleled collection of louis armstrongs candid writings reveals a side of the artist not many people knew. May 24, 2001 louis armstrong was a wonderful writer, vivid and candid, but until now his most personal reflections were known only to researchers. Louis armstrongs secret lessons from judaism the forward. Like the jazz he played, armstrong s words are lyrical and poetic. He is a husky singer, often with a trumpet in his hand. Thomas brothers is an associate professor of music at duke university and the author of chromatic beauty in the late medieval chanson. The beatles duke ellington and the magic of collaboration a historically masterly and musically literate unraveling of some of the mostadmired credits in 20thcentury popular musicthis is musicology with taste as well as ears. In his life, louis armstrong thrilled audiences worldwide and influenced countless musicians. Louis armstrong, in his own words oxford university press. Here are armstrong s own thoughts on his life and career.
In his own words introduces readers to a littleknown facet of this master trumpeter, band leader, and entertainer. This story would be collected in a posthumous book, louis armstrong, in his own words, that featured essays from across his career, many of. Aug 21, 2019 saturday august 3rd, 2019 satchmo summerfest louis armstrong was undoubtedly one of the worlds great storytellers. Louis armstrong, in his own words louis armstrong oxford. But beyond being a revolutionary musician and an enchanting stage. Louis 2010 bolden 2019 articles 7 asbury park press. Louis armstrong, the leading trumpeter and one of the most influential artists in jazz history. Thomas brothers has superbly collected them in an entertaining volume that will prove indispensable to anyone who wants to understand the genius who transformed america.
Loius armstrong, in his own words book address min. Thomas brothers is powered by wordpress at duke wordpress sites. Thomas david brothers louis armstrong has been the subject of countless biographies and music histories. The book contains nineteen items, all written by armstrong and all previously inaccessible except through research libraries or photocopies from decadesold periodicals. Armstrong later formed his own bands, including the hot five and the hot seven. Louis armstrongs life in letters, music and art the new. This unparalleled collection of armstrong s candid writings reveals a side of the artist not widely known to his fans. Based on extensive research through the armstrong archives, this important volume includes some of his earliest letters, personal correspondence with one of his first biographers in 194344, autobiographical.
Saturday august 3rd, 2019 satchmo summerfest louis armstrong was undoubtedly one of the worlds great storytellers. Synopsis this unparalleled collection of louis armstrong s candid writings reveals a side of the artist not many people knew. Louis armstrong in his own words sets particularly high standards of editorial judgment and fidelity. His autobiography vexed some biographers and historians, as he had a habit of telling tales, particularly of his early childhood when he was less scrutinized, and his embellishments of. Tracy roberts is a freelance writer and music critic based in st. When armstrong returned to new orleans for a visit in 1965, he identified the museums cornet as his own after recognizing the grooves in the mouthpiece, which he filed himself in order to. Armstrong was greatly influenced by the jazz music being played in the area. Brothers has made his selections wisely, starting with the indispensable. You wash that out good and then get a piece or two of raw garlic and rub the entire insides of that pot with garlic. He was also a bandleader, singer, film star, and comedian. Mar 02, 2020 satchmos recipe in his own words first, you gotta get a big pot, about half the size of a tuba. In his own words introduces readers to a littleknown facet of. Thomas brothers has superbly collected them in an entertaining volume that will prove indispensable to anyone who wants to understand the genius who transformed american music. Here are armstrongs own thoughts on his life and career.
Growing up in the midst of crime, prostitution, poverty, and segregation, the young armstrong learned the hardships of being a minority in a white hegemony and accepted people of different backgrounds, understanding their fight against inequalities imposed by discriminatory americans louis armstrong, in his own words. Like the jazz he played, armstrongs words are lyrical and poetic. Armstrong biographer terry teachout takes satchmo to the stage john douglas thompson is the man behind the smile by harry haun 022814 5. Louis armstrong, in his own words is essential reading on the life of this legendary figure and the early jazz scene. During 192528, louis armstrongs recordings with his small groups the hot five, hot seven and his savoy ballroom five, revolutionized jazz, containing some of his most brilliant trumpet playing.
Ricky riccardi has combed through hours of rare footage of armstrong on. It can at times be a little difficult to decipher the meaning in armstrongs idiosyncratic writing style, which is wonderfully like hearing him speak. While he was in reform school, he learned to play the trumpet in the band. I got into the rhythm of the words and it made me feel as if he were talking to me personally, telling me his story. Louis armstrong was raised by his grandmother until the age of five when he was returned to his mother. He was the first great soloist in recorded jazz and, as such, was one of the very greatest jazz musicians of all time, without whom jazz and therefore, postww2 popular music would be unthinkable. The primary emphasis in louis armstrong, in his own words, is where it should be, on the wonderful fact that nothing was ever more important to armstrong than blowing that horn. How louis armstrong revolutionized american music biography. In his own words introduces readers to a littleknown facet of this master trumpeter, band leader, andentertainer.
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