Tuesday, February 1 2011
Que Pasa, New York?
How do artists get their work done in other cities of the world? Where is it viable to live? It's probably silly to begin our investigation in New York. Just 30 years ago, New York was still opening its arms to the tired, poor, huddled masses of creatives. But now?
Friday, November 12 2010
Louis Armstrong: Hello, Louis! The Hit Years (1963-1969)
Nobody can explain why “Hello Dolly” hit #1 in 1964. But then, nobody can explain why Louis Armstrong didn't hit #1 all the time.
Wednesday, May 28 2008
Follow Your Heart: Moving with the Giants of Jazz, Swing, and Rhythm and Blues by Joe Evans
It's fun discovering that Jackie Wilson used to be a prizefighter or imagining band members waking up a drugged-out Charlie Parker right before his solo.
Monday, October 9 2006
Louis Armstrong: Live in 59 [DVD]
Armstrong’s smiling countenance is the perfect foil for his remarkable technical skills; his interaction with both audience and band is wonderfully disarming, making the music even more accessible.
Thursday, July 28 2005
Louis Armstrong: Jazz Moods: Hot
A selection of 14 tracks from The Complete Hot Five and Hot Seven Recordings, which is to say a thin slice of one of the sweetest cakes that was ever baked.
Sunday, January 1 1995
Louis Armstrong: An American Icon
The consummate entertainer, Louis Armstrong was an equally gifted trumpet player and jazz vocalist.
