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New Orleans Times-Picayune, 8/3/14
"Among the most distinguished writers on jazz and American music, Giddens has a knack for weaving musical analysis and biographical detail." Paste Magazine, "The 20 Best Memoirs Written by Musicians," 1/2/15
"An exuberant first-hand account of New Orleans at the turn of the 20th century, before [Louis Armstrong] and others like him brought jazz a worldwide audience."
"New Orleans Times-Picayune," 8/3/14
"Among the most distinguished writers on jazz and American music, Giddens has a knack for weaving musical analysis and biographical detail."
"Paste Magazine," "The 20 Best Memoirs Written by Musicians," 1/2/15
"An exuberant first-hand account of New Orleans at the turn of the 20th century, before [Louis Armstrong] and others like him brought jazz a worldwide audience."
About the Author
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars It's Sachmo. Of course 5 stars. Highly recommend this book.
From the heart. Louis Armstrong writes as he plays. His book flows with optimism, enthusiasm and an unabashed truth that tells it just as it is with no apologies and doesn't need any. I read it as though his voice was narrating. A laid bare truth about being black in America, in the south in the early decades of the last century. GREAT READ!
5.0 out of 5 stars Super book
This book is a great addition to your jazz books library and is another fascinating insight into the background and early life of the Great New Orleans Musician Louis Armstrong
5.0 out of 5 stars A slice of a musician's life and a slice of real history
The soul and character of Louis Armstrong just shines out in this book of his early life. There is no ego. He just tells it as he saw it, and man, he saw some stuff. And experienced most of it too. This guy is no angel but oh boy he should be counted as one of the most human of humans that ever walked the Planet. The backdrop of New Orleans in all its glory and gory times come right at you as do the hustlers, musician and ladies. Just wonderful if you have a mind to read it
4.0 out of 5 stars Wrote it himself!
Love Louis Armstrong but there's not much to this.
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
A great read even if you’re not a fan of jazz,Gives you a real insight in to life in New Orleans in the early years.
5.0 out of 5 stars So interesting,From nothing to a great man.
I could not put this book down. He must have had a very warm nature as so many people were ready to help him on his journey int adulthood.He gave the world great happiness with his music. Many years ago he came to England, I went to hear him in the Finsbury Park Empire.He did not disappoint.
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent insight into what life was like for a struggling ...
An excellent insight into what life was like for a struggling musician in early 20th century New Orleans. Even if you are not a fan of the music (I am) this is a great read
5.0 out of 5 stars Jazz
I have liked louis Armstrong since a child. Looking forward to reading this book. It has been recommended by many people.
Ein Goldstück.
Louis Armstrongs Schilderung seiner Kindheit und Jugend in New Orleans 1900 - 1922. Sie vereint Sozialgeschichte von unten, oral history und Musikgeschichte. Aufgewachsen ganz unten in den wirklich harten Vierteln der Stadt hat der Mann einiges zu erzählen. Auf einer der letzten Seiten äußert er z. B. seine Verwunderung, dass seine erste Frau, die sehr gut mit dem Messer umgehen konnte, ihn bei ihren häufigen Streits nie damit attackiert hat. Dafür trugen sie ihre Streitereien immer wieder mal mit Ziegelsteinen aus - dieses Ziegelsteinwerfen, wie Armstrong an anderer Stelle erläutert, war damals in New Orleans eine durchaus gängige Form der zwischenmenschlichen Konfliktlösung...Das Buch endet mit der Einladung Joe Olivers an Armstrong nach Chicago zu kommen und in seiner Band mitzuspielen. Damit geht Armstrongs großer Traum in Erfüllung: Spielen mit dem King.
Sooo interesting!
Louis Armstrong led an amazing life. To hear him tell of his early years in his own words provides insight you won't get elsewhere. A glimpse into a time long gone. Made me appreciate him and his contemporaries even more.
Un magifique livre
Très bien écrit, l'anglais se lit facilement (pour quelqu'un avec un niveau correct, mais pas bilingue non plus). Parfait pour se plonger dans l'ambiance de la NO
Very enjoyable read
Reading this book was like having Louis tell me about his childhood and the story of how he got started on his path to becoming a professional musician. He’s so down to earth and personable and I appreciate that they did not over edit this book. It reads as if he is speaking to you.
Excellent autobiography
I'm very happy this came back into print although I'd have preferred it on Kindle. Louis Armstrong has led an interesting and what many would say extreme life, but what makes this autobiography unique is the simple and uncomplicated way that he writes down his experiences. Innocent almost. Within that the man is able to keep an excellent and interesting narrative. Highly recommended for any jazz lover and in particular of course, those interested in Satchmo.The print is a bit sloppy.
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Description:
Review
New Orleans Times-Picayune, 8/3/14
"Among the most distinguished writers on jazz and American music, Giddens has a knack for weaving musical analysis and biographical detail." Paste Magazine, "The 20 Best Memoirs Written by Musicians," 1/2/15
"An exuberant first-hand account of New Orleans at the turn of the 20th century, before [Louis Armstrong] and others like him brought jazz a worldwide audience."
"New Orleans Times-Picayune," 8/3/14
"Among the most distinguished writers on jazz and American music, Giddens has a knack for weaving musical analysis and biographical detail."
"Paste Magazine," "The 20 Best Memoirs Written by Musicians," 1/2/15
"An exuberant first-hand account of New Orleans at the turn of the 20th century, before [Louis Armstrong] and others like him brought jazz a worldwide audience."
About the Author
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars It's Sachmo. Of course 5 stars. Highly recommend this book.
From the heart. Louis Armstrong writes as he plays. His book flows with optimism, enthusiasm and an unabashed truth that tells it just as it is with no apologies and doesn't need any. I read it as though his voice was narrating. A laid bare truth about being black in America, in the south in the early decades of the last century. GREAT READ!
5.0 out of 5 stars Super book
This book is a great addition to your jazz books library and is another fascinating insight into the background and early life of the Great New Orleans Musician Louis Armstrong
5.0 out of 5 stars A slice of a musician's life and a slice of real history
The soul and character of Louis Armstrong just shines out in this book of his early life. There is no ego. He just tells it as he saw it, and man, he saw some stuff. And experienced most of it too. This guy is no angel but oh boy he should be counted as one of the most human of humans that ever walked the Planet. The backdrop of New Orleans in all its glory and gory times come right at you as do the hustlers, musician and ladies. Just wonderful if you have a mind to read it
4.0 out of 5 stars Wrote it himself!
Love Louis Armstrong but there's not much to this.
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
A great read even if you’re not a fan of jazz,Gives you a real insight in to life in New Orleans in the early years.
5.0 out of 5 stars So interesting,From nothing to a great man.
I could not put this book down. He must have had a very warm nature as so many people were ready to help him on his journey int adulthood.He gave the world great happiness with his music. Many years ago he came to England, I went to hear him in the Finsbury Park Empire.He did not disappoint.
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent insight into what life was like for a struggling ...
An excellent insight into what life was like for a struggling musician in early 20th century New Orleans. Even if you are not a fan of the music (I am) this is a great read
5.0 out of 5 stars Jazz
I have liked louis Armstrong since a child. Looking forward to reading this book. It has been recommended by many people.
Ein Goldstück.
Louis Armstrongs Schilderung seiner Kindheit und Jugend in New Orleans 1900 - 1922. Sie vereint Sozialgeschichte von unten, oral history und Musikgeschichte. Aufgewachsen ganz unten in den wirklich harten Vierteln der Stadt hat der Mann einiges zu erzählen. Auf einer der letzten Seiten äußert er z. B. seine Verwunderung, dass seine erste Frau, die sehr gut mit dem Messer umgehen konnte, ihn bei ihren häufigen Streits nie damit attackiert hat. Dafür trugen sie ihre Streitereien immer wieder mal mit Ziegelsteinen aus - dieses Ziegelsteinwerfen, wie Armstrong an anderer Stelle erläutert, war damals in New Orleans eine durchaus gängige Form der zwischenmenschlichen Konfliktlösung...Das Buch endet mit der Einladung Joe Olivers an Armstrong nach Chicago zu kommen und in seiner Band mitzuspielen. Damit geht Armstrongs großer Traum in Erfüllung: Spielen mit dem King.
Sooo interesting!
Louis Armstrong led an amazing life. To hear him tell of his early years in his own words provides insight you won't get elsewhere. A glimpse into a time long gone. Made me appreciate him and his contemporaries even more.
Un magifique livre
Très bien écrit, l'anglais se lit facilement (pour quelqu'un avec un niveau correct, mais pas bilingue non plus). Parfait pour se plonger dans l'ambiance de la NO
Very enjoyable read
Reading this book was like having Louis tell me about his childhood and the story of how he got started on his path to becoming a professional musician. He’s so down to earth and personable and I appreciate that they did not over edit this book. It reads as if he is speaking to you.
Excellent autobiography
I'm very happy this came back into print although I'd have preferred it on Kindle. Louis Armstrong has led an interesting and what many would say extreme life, but what makes this autobiography unique is the simple and uncomplicated way that he writes down his experiences. Innocent almost. Within that the man is able to keep an excellent and interesting narrative. Highly recommended for any jazz lover and in particular of course, those interested in Satchmo.The print is a bit sloppy.
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