Just a Lucky so and so : : the Story of Louis Armstrong
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Call Number: J 921 Armstrong, Louis, Kids Book / Nonfiction / Biography / Musicians & Entertainers / Armstrong, Louis
On Shelf At: Downtown Library, Traverwood Branch
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"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 of Joe "King" Oliver. But after a run in with the police, 11-year-old Louis was sent away to the Colored Waif s Home for Boys where he became a disciplined musician in the school s revered marching band. By the time he returned to his neighborhood, the "King" himself became his mentor and invited Armstrong to play with him in Chicago. Here is a joyful tribute to the virtuoso musician and buoyant personality who introduced much of the world to jazz." -- Amazon.
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Louie Armstrong submitted by Pooh3238 on June 26, 2018, 10:32am There are so many books that talk about Louie Armstrong. This is a nice one that talks about his life. It talks about Joe "King" Oliver, who was a mentor to him. It is well written and great for kids/young adults.
PUBLISHED
New York : Holiday House, [2016]
Year Published: 2016
Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language: English
Format: Book
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9780823434282
0823434281
ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Ransome, James.
SUBJECTS
Armstrong, Louis, -- 1901-1971.
Jazz musicians -- Biography.