1900-1971

A biography stressing the youth and early career of the famous jazz musician from New Orleans who began his career in the Waifs' Home for Boys.

Examines the personal life and musical career of the famous jazz trumpeter and singer known as Satchmo.

A biography of one of America's most important musicians, who was born in extreme poverty and never had a real music lesson, but became world famous for his singing and trumpet playing.

Chronicles the life and times of jazz legend Louis Armstrong, discussing how his music help shatter the boundaries of geography, politics, and race.

Chronicles the life of American jazz performer and composer from his life as a young trumpet player in the bordellos of New Orleans, to his rise to become one of the most noted jazz performers of the twentieth century. Includes a listing of his jazz recordings.

A fictional recreation of the youth of trumpeter Louis Armstrong in New Orleans.

Simple text and illustrations describe the life and accomplishments of the jazz trumpeter who was nicknamed Satchmo.

A biography of the famous trumpeter from his childhood in New Orleans to the time when he was known as "Ambassador Satch" and "King of Jazz.".

The author presents a loving, cartoon biography of his parents Ethel and Ernest, from their first meeting in the 1920s when she was a maid and he a milkman, through their deaths in the 1970s; showing how they dealt with the events of their changing world.

A biography of the famous trumpeter who was one of the first great improvisers in jazz history.