Just a Lucky So and So: The Story of Louis Armstrong - Softcover

Cline-Ransome, Lesa

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0823452409 ISBN 13: 9780823452408

Publisher: Holiday House Inc, 2022

Synopsis

He was born Black, poor, and lucky. The glowing story of Satchmo--the great jazz musician, Louis Armstrong. <p/>Louis Armstrong has been called the most important improviser in the history of jazz. Although his New Orleans neighborhood was poor in nearly everything else, it was rich in superb music. Young Louis took it all in, especially the cornet blowing of Joe King Oliver. But after a run-in with the police, 11-year-old Louis was sent away to the Colored Waif's Home for Boys where he became a disciplined musician in the school's revered marching band. <p/>Ultimately, he was to travel the world from Chicago to Paris and would transform jazz through his improvised singing (scatting) and masterful trumpet playing. He played with Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and other jazz greats of his day. Armstrong was the first African-American man to host a national radio show, and the first jazz musiciain to write an autobiography. <p/>This is a joyful tribute to the virtuoso musician and buoyant personality who introduced much of the world to jazz. The author's note includes a detailed biography and resources to learn more about Louis Armstrong and jazz.

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About the Author

Lesa Cline-Ransome Lesa Cline-Ransome was written ten picture books for children including an ALA Notable Book.

Edition details

• Publisher: Holiday House Inc
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0823452409
• ISBN 13: 9780823452408
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Ransome James E.
• Number of pages: 40