1900-1971

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.

An illustrated, year-by-year chronicle of the life of trumpet player Louis Armstrong from his birth in New Orleans in 1901 to his death in 1971; with a selection of photographs and quotations from people who knew and worked with the legendary jazzman.

Examines the life of Fritz Kolbe, a member of the German foreign ministry who became an important spy for the U.S. during World War II, and looks at government documents and personal archives to recount the final years of the war and the workings of the Third Reich.

A biography of the jazz trumpeter and singer known as Satchmo.

A biography of a trumpeter of humble origin who received international acclaim as a jazz entertainer.

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.