Brothers, Thomas
Louis Armstrong's New Orleans
- ISBN 13:
- 9780393330014
- author:
- Brothers, Thomas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W. W. Norton & Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 140mm X 211mm
- Genre:
- Jazz
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Louis Armstrong's New Orleans explores the extraordinary relationship between the city and its most iconic musician. Born in poverty-stricken conditions, Louis Armstrong's life was shaped by the social and musical forces that defined early twentieth-century New Orleans. This book weaves together a narrative of Armstrong's early years with a searching account of the city's unique cultural heritage. Drawing on first-person accounts, Thomas Brothers tells the story of how Armstrong's experiences in New Orleans influenced his music and left an indelible mark on American culture. The city and its musician are both extraordinary, their relationship unique, and their impact incalculable. Through this book, readers gain a deeper understanding of the complex history that shaped Louis Armstrong into one of the most influential musicians of all time.
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