armstrong, louis

A biography of the famous jazz trumpeter who began his musical career singing songs on New Orleans street corners.

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.

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.

Explores the life and career of the renowned trumpeter and bandleader of the jazz era.

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.

A brief biography, in graphic novel format, of jazz great Louis Armstrong, focusing on his rise as a pop-culture icon.

An exploration of the life of Louis Armstrong that discusses his childhood in New Orleans, challenges, music, achievements, influence on jazz, and more.

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.