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Title: Satchmo: The Genius of Louis Armstrong by Gary Giddins ISBN: 0-306-81013-1 Publisher: Da Capo Press Pub. Date: 16 January, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (4 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Embrace the Genius
Comment: Shouldn't the term "genius" be reserved for names like Mozart, Bach, and Beethoven? Does the term even come close to fitting Louis Armstrong? Absolutely. If you have any doubt as to Armstrong's place in music history, pick up this book and dive in. Giddins embraces not only the talent and genius of Armstrong, but also the humor, warmth, and generosity of the man. 'Satchmo' is not so much a biography of the jazz pioneer as it is a celebration of the man's gift to the world: his music.
Giddins follows Armstrong's early days in New Orleans to his final days of touring and recording. The book focuses heavily on Armstrong's music, but readers won't need a degree in music to understand what Giddins is saying. The author quotes copiously from Armstrong himself, giving us an in-depth look at who Armstrong was and how he thought about music, race relations, friends, wives, and his philosophy on life.
'Satchmo' is a perfect introduction to the wonderful world of Louis Armstrong. If you want to know if a piece of non-fiction works, ask yourself after reading if you'd like to learn more about the subject. I warn you - after reading 'Satchmo' you'll want to read more AND listen to each recording mentioned by Giddins...over and over and over. And you'll do it. And the songs won't ever grow stale. And you'll hear something different each time. That's the sign of genius.
190 pages
Rating: 5
Summary: written with love and understanding
Comment: This is one of the best books about Louis I've read and the reason is simple. Giddins clearly lays out the reasons why Pops was the greatest influence on modern music that this country has produced. His love for the man and the music comes through on every page. This is a wonderful almost poetic homage to a great and deserving artist. I loved the Bergreen biography and rated that 5 stars as well. That book is a fine chronological story of a fascinating life. This book is a musical biography that truly captures the essence of Louis Armstrong as well as anything written posthumously can be expected to. If you're a fan of Louis Armstrong you cannot afford to miss this. If you are curious as to why Louis Armstrong has become such an American icon this book will provide the answer.
Rating: 5
Summary: LOUIS !!!!!
Comment: This book is brilliantly put together with great photos, newly found and well-crafted biographical information, and personal writings from Armstrong himself. It's a joy to read from cover to cover. Amazingly, it gets more interesting and fun to read a second, and third time. For any lover of Louis Armstrong this book is a must! Gary Giddins has written a great book. Look for his biography on Bing Crosby (Volume one)!!!
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Title: Louis Armstrong: An Extravagant Life by Laurence Bergreen ISBN: 0767901568 Publisher: Broadway Books Pub. Date: 01 July, 1998 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
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Title: Visions of Jazz: The First Century by Gary Giddins ISBN: 0195132416 Publisher: Oxford University Press Pub. Date: 01 May, 2000 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: Satchmo: My Life in New Orleans (Da Capo Paperback) by Louis, Armstrong ISBN: 0306802767 Publisher: Da Capo Press Pub. Date: August, 1986 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Louis Armstrong: The Offstage Story of Satchmo by Michael Cogswell ISBN: 1888054816 Publisher: Collectors Press Pub. Date: 01 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $39.95 |
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Title: Music Is My Mistress (Da Capo Paperback) by Duke Ellington ISBN: 0306800330 Publisher: Da Capo Press Pub. Date: 01 March, 1976 List Price(USD): $18.50 |
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