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Just a Lucky So and So: The Story of Louis Armstrong

Just a Lucky So and So: The Story of Louis Armstrong

He was born "black, poor, and lucky." The glowing story of "Satchmo"â€”the great jazz musician, Louis Armstrong.

Louis Armstrong has been called the most important improviser in the history of jazz. Although his New Orleans neighborhood was poor in nearly everything else, it was rich in superb music. Young Louis took it all in, especially the cornet blowing ofÂ Joe "King" Oliver. But after a run-in with the police, 11-year-old Louis was sent away to the Colored Waifâ€™s Home for Boys where he became a disciplined musician in the schoolâ€™s revered marching band.

Ultimately, he was to travel the world from Chicago to Paris and would transform jazz through his improvised singing ("scatting") and masterful trumpet playing. He played with Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and other jazz greats of his day. Armstrong was the first African-American man to host a national radio show, and the first jazz musiciain to write an autobiography.

This is a joyful tribute to the virtuoso musician and buoyant personality who introduced much of the world to jazz. The author's note includes a detailed biography and resources to learn more about Louis Armstrong and jazz.
Country USA
Brand Holiday House
Manufacturer Holiday House
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber illustrations
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2016-02-27
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780823434282

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