Луи Армстронг был назван самым важным импровизирующим музыкантом в истории джаза. Хотя его окрестности Нового Орлеана были бедными почти во всем остальном, они были богаты великолепной музыкой. Молодой Луи все это впитал, особенно игру на корнете Джо Кинга Оливера. Но после ссоры с полицией 11-летнего Луи отправили в Дом для мальчиков Сирот-цветных, где он стал дисциплинированным музыкантом в школьной знаменитой марширующей группе. К тому времени, когда он вернулся в свой район, сам Кинг стал его наставником и пригласил Армстронга играть с ним в Чикаго. Это радостная дань уважения виртуозу-музыканту и жизнерадостной личности, который представил большую часть мира джазу.
`Just a Lucky So-and-So' by Lesa Cline Ransome brings together stories and anecdotes about a man who is widely considered the world's greatest living jazz artist, Louis Armstrong. The narrative reconstructed the life, times, and artistic achievement of Armstrong through both previously unpublished memories and familiar material records recounting his exploits as a musician and entertainer.
Who was Joe King Oliver? To what kind of music did Louis Millerday take inspriation from? Why was Louis hit by the police? You can imagine answers to these questions and to others through reading `Just a Lonely So and so'. This beautifully written, very personal book gives us a broad but intimate look at Louis' life and a substantial celebration of his music.
Аудиокнига «Just a Lucky So and So (Unabridged)» написана автором Lesa Cline-Ransome в году.
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Язык: Английский
ISBN: 9781520047027
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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. By the time he returned to his neighborhood, the King himself became his mentor and invited Armstrong to play with him in Chicago. Here is a joyful tribute to the virtuoso musician and buoyant personality who introduced much of the world to jazz.
