The Life of Louis Armstrong: King of Jazz (Legendary African Americans)
By Wendie C. Old.
Description
Author Wendie C. Old weaves a rich, colorful tapestry of the life of this beloved and brilliant musician known to his fans as Satchmo. Louis Armstrong rose from poverty and a troubled childhood to set the music world on fire with his lively trumpet playing and trademark raspy singing voice. With a natural talent for showmanship, Armstrong won fame while touring around the world, and proved to be one of the most extraordinary performers of the Jazz Age and beyond. - from Amzon
ISBN(s)
0766061434, 9780766061439
