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The Louis Armstrong Companion Eight Decades Of Commentary  Joshua
Berrett (editor)Scirmer Books, 1999 Paperback. 315pp. b&w illustrations £9.99 [OUT OF STOCK AT PRESENT: no date for availability] 
Nearly three decades
after his death, Louis Armstrong is still recognized as one of the greatest
performers and musicians of the twentieth century. Drawing on the rich resources
of the Louis Armstrong Archives, jazz historian Joshua Berrett has compiled
a wonderful tribute to the great trumpoeter, vocalist and 'ambassador of
jazz', Louis Armstrong. Included in this collection are Armstrong's wonderful
autobiographical writings and colourful letters to friends and family, many
never before published. In addition, writings on Armstrong's life and music
from the 1920s to today are collected, to give a full picture of this extraordinary
performer. For everyone from the diehard jazz fan to those interested in
learning more about America's music, this volume serves as the perfect introduction.
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