Gary Giddins has been called "the best jazz writer in America today" ( Esquire ). Louis Armstrong has been called the most influential jazz musician of the century. Together this auspicious pairing has resulted in Satchmo, one of the most vivid and fascinating portraits ever drawn of perhaps the greatest figure in the history of American music. Available now at a new price, this text-only edition is the authoritative introduction to Armstrong's life and art for the curious newcomer, and offers fresh insight even for the serious student of Pops.

About the Author
Gary Giddins is a columnist for the Village Voice and winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Visions of Jazz. He is also the author of a biography of Bing Crosby. His work has won numerous prizes, including a Guggenheim Fellowship, five ASCAP-Deems Taylor awards, and an American Book Award. He lives in New York City.

Reviews
"A valuable, jubilant look at a great man and artist." - New York Times Book Review



Book Information
ISBN 9780306810138
Author Gary Giddins
Format Paperback
Page Count 216
Imprint Da Capo Press Inc
Publisher Hachette Books
Weight(grams) 250g
Dimensions(mm) 213mm * 141mm * 13mm