Louis Armstrong by Laurence Bergreen
An Extravagant Life
This biography traces Louis Armstrong’s journey from New Orleans poverty to worldwide stardom, detailing how his revolutionary trumpet playing, inventive phrasing, and charismatic stage presence reshaped jazz and popular music. It situates his landmark recordings and collaborations alongside candid portraits of his private life, relationships, and the compromises of celebrity, while exploring the complex intersections of race, commerce, and artistry that defined his public image and enduring cultural impact.
- Published
- 1997
- Nationality
- American
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- Original Language
- English
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