Laurence Bergreen
Louis Armstrong: An Extravagant Life
- ISBN 13:
- 9780767901567
- author:
- Laurence Bergreen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Broadway Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 564
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 3.3 x 21.6 cm
- Genre:
- Composers & Musicians Music
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Louis Armstrong was the founding father of jazz and one of this century's towering cultural figures. Yet, the full story of his extravagant life has never been told.
Born in 1901 to a young mother, Armstrong grew up among the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where he came of age surrounded by prostitutes, pimps, and rag-and-bone merchants. His life was marked by numerous romantic involvements, as well as his passions for music, writing, and social commentary.
This remarkable book brings to life the passionate, courageous, and charismatic figure who forever changed the face of American music. With a unique blend of biography, history, and cultural insight, it offers a fresh perspective on one of the 20th century's most fascinating figures.
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