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Thelonious Monk

The Life and Times of an American Original

de Robin DG Kelley ...

Narrado por Sean Crisden ...

Completo

25 hora 30 minutos

Thelonious Monk is the critically acclaimed, gripping saga of an artist's struggle to "make it" without compromising his musical vision. It is a story that, like its subject, reflects the tidal ebbs and flows of American history in the twentieth century. To his fans, he was the ultimate hipster; to his detractors, he was temperamental, eccentric, taciturn, or childlike. His angular melodies and ... Leer más

$26.99 USD

Thelonious Monk is the critically acclaimed, gripping saga of an artist's struggle to "make it" without compromising his musical vision. It is a story that, like its subject, reflects the tidal ebbs and flows of American history in the twentieth century. To his fans, he was the ultimate hipster; to his detractors, he was temperamental, eccentric, taciturn, or childlike. His angular melodies and
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Jazz

A History of America's Music

de Geoffrey C. Ward, Ken Burns ...

Narrado por LeVar Burton ...

Abreviado

8 hora 59 minutos

A masterpiece that brings to life the fascinating story of the quintessential American music—jazz. Visually stunning, with more than five hundred photographs, this companion volume to the acclaimed ten-part PBS TV series is an exploration of the music that celebrates all Americans at their best.Here are the stories of the extraordinary men and women who made the music: Louis Armstrong, the ... Leer más

$14.95 USD

A masterpiece that brings to life the fascinating story of the quintessential American music—jazz. Visually stunning, with more than five hundred photographs, this companion volume to the acclaimed ten-part PBS TV series is an exploration of the music that celebrates all Americans at their best.Here are the stories of the extraordinary men and women who made the music: Louis Armstrong, the
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Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section: The Complete Series 1-3

The BBC Radio 4 comedy show

de Alex Horne ...

Narrado por Alex Horne, Full Cast ...

Completo

9 hora 3 minutos

Alex Horne and his special guests bring together stand-up and live music in a free-wheeling and spontaneous combination.Each episode sees Alex, his band and guests explore a different topic. These range from love to technology, the seasons to the body.In this collection of the complete series 1-3 Alex is joined by comedians including David O’Doherty, Isy Suttie, Kevin Eldon, Phill Jupitus, Matt ... Leer más

$18.99 USD

Alex Horne and his special guests bring together stand-up and live music in a free-wheeling and spontaneous combination.Each episode sees Alex, his band and guests explore a different topic. These range from love to technology, the seasons to the body.In this collection of the complete series 1-3 Alex is joined by comedians including David O’Doherty, Isy Suttie, Kevin Eldon, Phill Jupitus, Matt
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Restrisiko

de Gerhard Bracht, Gerhard Bracht ...

Narrado por Gerhard Bracht ...

Series Audiolibro 3 - Bracht & Bracht Trilogie
Completo

8 hora 32 minutos

Im letzten Band unserer Trilogie wird der seit 2006 flüchtige Ehemann von Anna Hindemith zum Opfer skrupelloser Waffenhändler. Thomas Hindemith, der versucht hat, sich in der Provence ein neues Leben aufzubauen und sich seitdem Jean-Michel Reinhardt nennt, wird von Lars Biegel, einem ehemaligen Münsteraner Medizinstudenten entführt und in einem unterirdischen Labor bei Saint-Rémy-de Provence einer ... Leer más

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Im letzten Band unserer Trilogie wird der seit 2006 flüchtige Ehemann von Anna Hindemith zum Opfer skrupelloser Waffenhändler. Thomas Hindemith, der versucht hat, sich in der Provence ein neues Leben aufzubauen und sich seitdem Jean-Michel Reinhardt nennt, wird von Lars Biegel, einem ehemaligen Münsteraner Medizinstudenten entführt und in einem unterirdischen Labor bei Saint-Rémy-de Provence einer
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Eine kurze Geschichte von New Orleans: 300 Jahre Jazz, Überschwemmungen und Überleben

de Manfred Hamann ...

Narrado por Manfred Hamann ...

Completo

2 hora 25 minutos

Diese Kulturgeschichte zeigt den Überlebenskampf einer Metropole zwischen tödlichen Fluten und der Erfindung des Jazz. Mach deinen täglichen Weg zur Arbeit zu einer atmosphärischen Zeitreise in ein von Orkanen bedrohtes Mississippi-Delta, in dem Natur und Kultur unablässig aufeinanderprallen.Tauche beim abendlichen Entspannen tief in 300 Jahre voller politischer Umbrüche, rassistischer Spannungen ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Diese Kulturgeschichte zeigt den Überlebenskampf einer Metropole zwischen tödlichen Fluten und der Erfindung des Jazz. Mach deinen täglichen Weg zur Arbeit zu einer atmosphärischen Zeitreise in ein von Orkanen bedrohtes Mississippi-Delta, in dem Natur und Kultur unablässig aufeinanderprallen.Tauche beim abendlichen Entspannen tief in 300 Jahre voller politischer Umbrüche, rassistischer Spannungen
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Power of Sound and The Evolution of Jazz 2-in-1 Bundle, The

How Music Connects Us to Our Inner Selves, A Century of Improvisation and Innovation

de MYLES SHEFTEL, PAUL TANZER, FRANK GIOIA, TED ALKYER ...

Narrado por Alaura Howitzer, Josh Wellington ...

Completo

8 hora 18 minutos

Dive into the mesmerizing world of music, you'll embark on a sonic journey that explores the profound connection between music and the human spirit, delving into the rich history and evolution of jazz over the past century.What to Expect:Harmonic Insights: Uncover the transformative power of sound as you delve into the intricate world of jazz music. From the origins of the genre to its evolution ... Leer más

$19.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Dive into the mesmerizing world of music, you'll embark on a sonic journey that explores the profound connection between music and the human spirit, delving into the rich history and evolution of jazz over the past century.What to Expect:Harmonic Insights: Uncover the transformative power of sound as you delve into the intricate world of jazz music. From the origins of the genre to its evolution
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Sonny Rollins - Extended interview

de PBS NewsHour ...

Narrado por PBS NewsHour ...

Completo

32 minutos

Jeffrey Brown recently sat down with Sonny Rollins at the Kennedy Center to talk about his life as a saxophonist and composer. In this excerpt of their conversation, Rollins talks about what other jazz greats have meant to him. ... Leer más

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Jeffrey Brown recently sat down with Sonny Rollins at the Kennedy Center to talk about his life as a saxophonist and composer. In this excerpt of their conversation, Rollins talks about what other jazz greats have meant to him.
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Unapologetic Expression

The Inside Story of the UK Jazz Explosion

de André Marmot, André Marmot ...

Narrado por André Marmot, Saffron Coomber, Theo Solomon ...

Completo

11 hora 55 minutos

A CLASH MUSIC BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024A lively, subversive history of the new UK jazz wave, encapsulating its revolutionary spirit and tracing its foundations to birth of the genre itself.'Not solely a book about jazz, or even a nascent cultural shift; it's a record of a pivotal moment in UK history.'BIG ISSUEBy the end of the last century, jazz music was con... ... Leer más

$39.99 USD

A CLASH MUSIC BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024A lively, subversive history of the new UK jazz wave, encapsulating its revolutionary spirit and tracing its foundations to birth of the genre itself.'Not solely a book about jazz, or even a nascent cultural shift; it's a record of a pivotal moment in UK history.'BIG ISSUEBy the end of the last century, jazz music was con...
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Jaco

The Extraordinary and Tragic Life of Jaco Pastorius

de Bill Milkowski ...

Narrado por Michael Butler Murray ...

Completo

15 hora

A fitting tribute to the troubled genius who revolutionized electric bass playing and bridged the gaps between jazz, R&B, rock, and funk.From his early days in R&B club bands through his international stardom with fusion group Weather Report and on to his solo career and tragic death at age thirty-five, this book portrays the life and music of Jaco Pastorius, the self-proclaimed "world's greatest ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

A fitting tribute to the troubled genius who revolutionized electric bass playing and bridged the gaps between jazz, R&B, rock, and funk.From his early days in R&B club bands through his international stardom with fusion group Weather Report and on to his solo career and tragic death at age thirty-five, this book portrays the life and music of Jaco Pastorius, the self-proclaimed "world's greatest
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Brotherhood in Rhythm

The Jazz Tap Dancing of the Nicholas Brothers, 20th Anniversary Edition

de Constance Valis Hill ...

Narrado por Greg Campbell ...

Completo

11 hora 41 minutos

When the Nicholas Brothers danced, uptown at the Cotton Club, downtown at the Roxy, in segregated movie theatres in the South, and dance halls across the country, audiences cheered, clapped, stomped their feet, and shouted out uncontrollably. Their exuberant style of American theatrical dance—a melding of jazz, tap, acrobatics, black vernacular dance, and witty repartee—was dazzling. Though ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

When the Nicholas Brothers danced, uptown at the Cotton Club, downtown at the Roxy, in segregated movie theatres in the South, and dance halls across the country, audiences cheered, clapped, stomped their feet, and shouted out uncontrollably. Their exuberant style of American theatrical dance—a melding of jazz, tap, acrobatics, black vernacular dance, and witty repartee—was dazzling. Though
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Miles Davis' Bitches Brew

de George Grella Jr. ...

Narrado por Jaime Lincoln Smith ...

Series series 33 1/3
Completo

3 hora 10 minutos

It was 1969, and Miles Davis, prince of cool, was on the edge of being left behind by a dynamic generation of young musicians, an important handful of whom had been in his band. Rock music was flying off in every direction, just as America itself seemed about to split at its seams. Following the circumscribed grooves and ambiance of In A Silent Way; coming off a tour with a burning new quintet ... Leer más

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It was 1969, and Miles Davis, prince of cool, was on the edge of being left behind by a dynamic generation of young musicians, an important handful of whom had been in his band. Rock music was flying off in every direction, just as America itself seemed about to split at its seams. Following the circumscribed grooves and ambiance of In A Silent Way; coming off a tour with a burning new quintet
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絲絨邊界的呼吸 Between Breath and Velvet - Bossa Nova

de Neo VX ...

Narrado por Neo VX ...

Completo

34 minutos

《絲絨邊界的呼吸》是一張以 Bossa Nova Ballad 為核心的深夜專輯。以極近距離女聲、絲絨般的和聲與緩慢擺盪的節奏，捕捉呼吸與沉默之間的情感流動。每一首歌都在低光裡輕聲展開，溫柔、克制，卻真實動人。作者：Neo VX 創立於2025年，「以科技帶來音樂的全新溫暖方式」。Neo VX 把複雜的科技，悄悄藏在背後，只留下溫柔的聲音。靈感像遊戲一樣自然出現，讓科技與創意一起，陪伴每一段安心、溫暖的時光。章節：01 在未完成裡擁我 Hold Me in the Almost02 霓虹下的靜默告白 Quiet Confession Under Neon03 後視鏡裡的餘光 Rearview Glow04 柔焦 Soft Focus05 棉色天空的記憶 Cotton Sky Memory06 停在此刻 Stay Where You Are07 午夜的貝果 Bagel at ... Leer más

$6.33 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

《絲絨邊界的呼吸》是一張以 Bossa Nova Ballad 為核心的深夜專輯。以極近距離女聲、絲絨般的和聲與緩慢擺盪的節奏，捕捉呼吸與沉默之間的情感流動。每一首歌都在低光裡輕聲展開，溫柔、克制，卻真實動人。作者：Neo VX 創立於2025年，「以科技帶來音樂的全新溫暖方式」。Neo VX 把複雜的科技，悄悄藏在背後，只留下溫柔的聲音。靈感像遊戲一樣自然出現，讓科技與創意一起，陪伴每一段安心、溫暖的時光。章節：01 在未完成裡擁我 Hold Me in the Almost02 霓虹下的靜默告白 Quiet Confession Under Neon03 後視鏡裡的餘光 Rearview Glow04 柔焦 Soft Focus05 棉色天空的記憶 Cotton Sky Memory06 停在此刻 Stay Where You Are07 午夜的貝果 Bagel at
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The Notebooks of Sonny Rollins

de Sonny Rollins ...

Narrado por David Sadzin ...

Completo

4 hora 31 minutos

Sonny Rollins is one of the towering masters of American music, a virtuoso of the saxophone, and an unequaled improviser whose live performances are legendary and who has reshaped modern jazz over the course of a career lasting more than sixty years. A turning point in that legendary career came in 1959, when Rollins stepped back from performing and recording to begin a new regime of musical ... Leer más

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Sonny Rollins is one of the towering masters of American music, a virtuoso of the saxophone, and an unequaled improviser whose live performances are legendary and who has reshaped modern jazz over the course of a career lasting more than sixty years. A turning point in that legendary career came in 1959, when Rollins stepped back from performing and recording to begin a new regime of musical
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Jazz

Een hoorcollege over stijlen en muzikale ontwikkelingen in jazz van 1900 tot nu

de Vera Vingerhoeds ...

Narrado por Vera Vingerhoeds ...

Completo

5 hora 45 minutos

In haar hoorcollege over 120 jaar stijlen en substijlen in jazz en in de geïmproviseerde muziek geeft Vera Vingerhoeds inzicht in de muzikale ontwikkelingen in jazz. Wat is jazz? Hoe ontwikkelen zich nieuwe vormen van jazz? Welke muzikale ingrediënten zijn kenmerkend voor een stijl? Hoe wordt er geïmproviseerd? Van worksongs en blues via swing, bebop en free jazz naar postbop, fusion, wereldjazz ... Leer más

$25.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

In haar hoorcollege over 120 jaar stijlen en substijlen in jazz en in de geïmproviseerde muziek geeft Vera Vingerhoeds inzicht in de muzikale ontwikkelingen in jazz. Wat is jazz? Hoe ontwikkelen zich nieuwe vormen van jazz? Welke muzikale ingrediënten zijn kenmerkend voor een stijl? Hoe wordt er geïmproviseerd? Van worksongs en blues via swing, bebop en free jazz naar postbop, fusion, wereldjazz
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Creed Taylor

The Man Who Put Jazz on the Pop Charts

de David Sutter ...

Narrado por John Chancer ...

Completo

14 hora 17 minutos

Bloomsbury presents Creed Taylor by David Sutter, read by John Chancer.The life and career of a producer who sought to bring jazz to the massesCreed Taylor was one of the most successful jazz producers of all time—and one of the most controversial. His career spanned five decades, in which he produced albums with legends such as John Coltrane, Ray Charles, George Benson, Bill Evans, Charles Mingus ... Leer más

$30.00 USD

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Bloomsbury presents Creed Taylor by David Sutter, read by John Chancer.The life and career of a producer who sought to bring jazz to the massesCreed Taylor was one of the most successful jazz producers of all time—and one of the most controversial. His career spanned five decades, in which he produced albums with legends such as John Coltrane, Ray Charles, George Benson, Bill Evans, Charles Mingus
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Was Sie schon immer über Jazz wissen wollten, Folge 4

Der Big Band Swing der 30er Jahre

de Ernst Weber ...

Narrado por Willi Resetarits ...

Series Audiolibro 4 - Was Sie schon immer über Jazz wissen wollten
Completo

1 horas 18 minutos

New York war in den späten zwanziger Jahren der Sammelpunkt von Musikern, die nicht nur aus Chicago, sondern aus allen Teilen des amerikanischen Südens und des mittleren Westens gekommen waren und im reichen Musikleben der Stadt ihr Betätigungsfeld gefunden hatten. Genau betrachtet war es nur die Band von Fletcher Henderson, die hier im „Big Apple“ entstanden war und auch zeit ihres Bestehens hier ... Leer más

$5.99 USD

New York war in den späten zwanziger Jahren der Sammelpunkt von Musikern, die nicht nur aus Chicago, sondern aus allen Teilen des amerikanischen Südens und des mittleren Westens gekommen waren und im reichen Musikleben der Stadt ihr Betätigungsfeld gefunden hatten. Genau betrachtet war es nur die Band von Fletcher Henderson, die hier im „Big Apple“ entstanden war und auch zeit ihres Bestehens hier
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Cosmic Music

The Life, Art, and Transcendence of Alice Coltrane

de Andy Beta ...

Narrado por Adenrele Ojo ...

Completo

16 hora

The first full-length biography of Alice Coltrane, the jazz musician and spiritual leader whose forward-thinking music was overshadowed by her more famous husband, even as she brilliantly laid the groundwork for the new age, ambient, and electronic music that would follow**.**Alice Coltrane (1937-2007) was one of the most misunderstood artists of the last sixty years. For most of her life—and even ... Leer más

$38.99 USD

The first full-length biography of Alice Coltrane, the jazz musician and spiritual leader whose forward-thinking music was overshadowed by her more famous husband, even as she brilliantly laid the groundwork for the new age, ambient, and electronic music that would follow**.**Alice Coltrane (1937-2007) was one of the most misunderstood artists of the last sixty years. For most of her life—and even
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How to Listen to Jazz

de Ted Gioia ...

Narrado por Peter Ganim ...

Completo

6 hora 58 minutos

**An Economist Best Book of the YearAn acclaimed music scholar presents an accessible introduction to the art of listening to jazz.“Mr. Gioia could not have done a better job. Through him, jazz might even find new devotees.” ―Economist**In How to Listen to Jazz, award-winning music scholar Ted Gioia presents a lively introduction to one of America's premier art forms. He tells us what to listen ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

**An Economist Best Book of the YearAn acclaimed music scholar presents an accessible introduction to the art of listening to jazz.“Mr. Gioia could not have done a better job. Through him, jazz might even find new devotees.” ―Economist**In How to Listen to Jazz, award-winning music scholar Ted Gioia presents a lively introduction to one of America's premier art forms. He tells us what to listen
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Jason Moran 'Promotes the Abstract' in Jazz

de PBS NewsHour ...

Narrado por PBS NewsHour ...

Completo

6 minutos

An emerging jazz innovator and the new artistic director at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, musician Jason Moran uses song to promote thought, therapy, consciousness and creativity. Jeffrey Brown speaks with Moran about his efforts to create more appreciators of the arts in his new role. ... Leer más

$0.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

An emerging jazz innovator and the new artistic director at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, musician Jason Moran uses song to promote thought, therapy, consciousness and creativity. Jeffrey Brown speaks with Moran about his efforts to create more appreciators of the arts in his new role.
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Miles to Go

The Lost Years

de Chris Murphy ...

Narrado por Patrick Lawlor ...

Completo

8 hora 14 minutos

Miles to Go is a frank and intimate exploration of Miles Davis’ eccentric working life, drug habits, paranoia, depression, and subsequent recovery. Murphy explores Davis’ troubled relationship with his children and the controversial role Cicely Tyson played in his life. The book also delves into the dynamics that made Davis’ band work so well together, placing Davis’ work in a historic, literary, ... Leer más

$19.95 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Miles to Go is a frank and intimate exploration of Miles Davis’ eccentric working life, drug habits, paranoia, depression, and subsequent recovery. Murphy explores Davis’ troubled relationship with his children and the controversial role Cicely Tyson played in his life. The book also delves into the dynamics that made Davis’ band work so well together, placing Davis’ work in a historic, literary,
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Gentleman of Jazz

A Life in Music

de Ramsey Lewis, Aaron Cohen ...

Narrado por Dion Graham ...

Completo

4 hora 49 minutos

This immersive new autobiography provides insight into the early life and illustrious career of the late great Ramsey Lewis, one of the most popular jazz pianists of all time.Beginning with his childhood growing up in Chicago’s Cabrini Green neighborhood, Ramsey Lewis recounts his memories of the music in his parents’ church and his early piano lessons. As he learned classical technique, Lewis ... Leer más

$14.95 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This immersive new autobiography provides insight into the early life and illustrious career of the late great Ramsey Lewis, one of the most popular jazz pianists of all time.Beginning with his childhood growing up in Chicago’s Cabrini Green neighborhood, Ramsey Lewis recounts his memories of the music in his parents’ church and his early piano lessons. As he learned classical technique, Lewis
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Bop Apocalypse

Jazz, Race, the Beats, and Drugs

de Martin Torgoff ...

Narrado por Roger Wayne ...

Completo

13 hora 17 minutos

Bop Apocalypse, a narrative history from master storyteller Martin Torgoff, details the rise of early drug culture in America by weaving together the disparate elements that formed this new segment of the American fabric.Channeling his decades of writing experience, Torgoff connects the birth of jazz in New Orleans, the first drug laws, Louis Armstrong, the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, swing, ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Bop Apocalypse, a narrative history from master storyteller Martin Torgoff, details the rise of early drug culture in America by weaving together the disparate elements that formed this new segment of the American fabric.Channeling his decades of writing experience, Torgoff connects the birth of jazz in New Orleans, the first drug laws, Louis Armstrong, the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, swing,
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Art of Skill, The

Establishing the Mindset for Unleashing the Music Inside You

de Dave Liebman ...

Narrado por Dave Liebman, Michael Lake ...

Completo

1 horas 57 minutos

Learn from a true jazz master about what it takes to achieve musical excellence."The Art of Skill chronicles and showcases Dave Liebman’s pursuit and attainment of living life as art. Lieb harnesses the mystery of the creative life-force and rides it to the truth that we all have something to say." (Peter Erskine)This is a candid and fascinating look at the mental, psychological and spiritual ... Leer más

$12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Learn from a true jazz master about what it takes to achieve musical excellence."The Art of Skill chronicles and showcases Dave Liebman’s pursuit and attainment of living life as art. Lieb harnesses the mystery of the creative life-force and rides it to the truth that we all have something to say." (Peter Erskine)This is a candid and fascinating look at the mental, psychological and spiritual
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Stomp Off, Let's Go

The Early Years of Louis Armstrong

de Ricky Riccardi ...

Narrado por Bill Andrew Quinn ...

Completo

17 hora 11 minutos

How did Louis Armstrong become Louis Armstrong?In Stomp Off, Let's Go, author and Armstrong expert Ricky Riccardi tells the enthralling story of the iconic trumpeter's meteoric rise to fame. Beginning with Armstrong's youth in New Orleans, Riccardi transports listeners through Armstrong's musical and personal development, including his initial trip to Chicago to join Joe "King" Oliver's band, his ... Leer más

$30.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

How did Louis Armstrong become Louis Armstrong?In Stomp Off, Let's Go, author and Armstrong expert Ricky Riccardi tells the enthralling story of the iconic trumpeter's meteoric rise to fame. Beginning with Armstrong's youth in New Orleans, Riccardi transports listeners through Armstrong's musical and personal development, including his initial trip to Chicago to join Joe "King" Oliver's band, his
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