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

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Book Synopsis: He was born "Black, poor, and lucky." The glowing story of "Satchmo"—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 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.

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.

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Discover the extraordinary life and music of Louis Armstrong in "Just a Lucky So and So: The Story of Louis Armstrong." From his humble beginnings in a poor New Orleans neighborhood to his rise as the most important improviser in jazz history, Armstrong's journey is both inspirational and captivating.

Immerse yourself in the rich musical world that shaped Armstrong from a young age. Despite the poverty surrounding him, he absorbed the vibrant sounds of New Orleans, especially the mesmerizing cornet blowing of Joe "King" Oliver. Experience the transformative power of Armstrong's time at the Colored Waif's Home for Boys, where he cultivated his musical talents within the revered marching band.

As Armstrong's career blossomed, he touched the hearts of audiences worldwide with his unique style of improvised singing, or "scatting," and his masterful trumpet playing. Collaborating with legends such as Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie Holiday, Armstrong left an indelible mark on the jazz scene. He shattered barriers by becoming the first African-American man to host a national radio show and the first jazz musician to pen his own autobiography.

Join us in celebrating the extraordinary legacy of Louis Armstrong through this joyful tribute. Delve deeper into his life and music with the detailed biography included in the author's note. Explore resources to further enrich your knowledge of jazz and the influential role Armstrong played in shaping the genre.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to discover the remarkable story of "Satchmo" - the iconic musician who introduced the world to jazz. Get your copy of "Just a Lucky So and So: The Story of Louis Armstrong" today and embark on a journey of inspiration, resilience, and the universal language of music. Buy now

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