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Part 1: Beethoven to Phil Ochs (1824-1965)Psalm 100 instructs, "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord!". What more joyful sound than the life-affirming song of protest, for that is the sound wrenched from the deepest grief and suffering, from exhausted and diseased lungs, and the voice raised in tuneful protest is among the most beautiful of human sounds. Sing out, indeed! [16 July 2007] Reviews
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. [9 October 2006] 
Louis Armstrong: Jazz Moods: HotA 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. [28 July 2005] 
Louis Armstrong: An American IconThe consummate entertainer, Louis Armstrong was an equally gifted trumpet player and jazz vocalist. [1 January 1995] Blogs
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