Armstrong (Life & Times)

Armstrong (Life & Times)

by David Bradbury (Author)

Synopsis

His inimitable voice, the poetry of his trumpet and his mastery of improvisation made Louis Armstrong 'Mr Jazz'. David Bradbury's biography is wonderfully alive and musically authoritative.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Haus Publishing Limited
Published: 17 Oct 2003

ISBN 10: 1904341462
ISBN 13: 9781904341468

Media Reviews
'Bradbury retells the familiar story of the master-builder of jazz in a cool, elegant format ... with hitherto unpublished reminiscences from Armstrong's closest associates. The book's production aptly blends authentic folklore, evocative photographs and eye-witness accounts from each of Armstrong's seven decades. Every third or fourth page is embellished with succinct verbal sketches of virtually everything and everyone that Armstrong got involved with ...' -- Michael Horowitz The Sunday Times The best biography of Armstrong.' -- Steven Poole The Guardian 'it is a fine and well-researched introduction' -- George Melly Daily Mail
Author Bio
David Bradbury was able to talk to many musicians while he was based in New York as a British correspondent reporting on America. Now a freelance writer, he lives in North London.