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Satchmo: The Genius of Louis Armstrong

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Satchmo: The Genius of Louis Armstrong
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Gary Giddins
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:216
Dimensions(mm): Height 213,Width 141
Category/GenreJazz
Bands, groups and musicians
ISBN/Barcode 9780306810138
ClassificationsDewey:781.65092
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Hachette Books
Imprint Da Capo Press Inc
Publication Date 1 January 2001
Publication Country United States

Description

"A valuable, jubilant look at a great man and artist."-New York Times Book Review. Gary 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.

Author Biography

Gary Giddins is a columnist for the Village Voice and the author of Visions of Jazz and Bing Crosby. His work has garnered numerous prizes, including the National Book Critics Circle Award, a Guggenheim Fellowship, a Peabody Broadcasting Award, and five ASCAP-Deems Taylor awards.

Reviews

"A valuable, jubilant look at a great man and artist." - New York Times Book Review