Louis Armstrong : a cultural legacy / edited by Marc H. Miller ; essays by Donald Bogle, Richard A. Long, Marc H. Miller, [and] Dan Morgenstern.
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Seattle, WA : Queens Museum of Art, New York in association with University of Washington Press, ©1994. |
| Description | 248 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Miller, Marc H., editor, contributor. |
| Other author/creator | Bogle, Donald contributor. |
| Other author/creator | Long, Richard A., contributor. |
| Other author/creator | Morgenstern, Dan contributor. |
| Other author/creator | Queens Museum of Art. |
| Contents | Louis Armstrong: a cultural legacy / by Marc H. Miller -- Louis Armstrong and African-American culture / by Richard A. Long -- Louis Armstrong and the development & diffusion of jazz / by Dan Morgenstern -- Louis Armstrong: the films / by Donald Bogle -- Louis Armstrong: a portrait record / by Marc H. Miller. |
| Abstract | For many, Louis Armstrong will always be best known as one of the twentieth century's great musical innovators. Others see "Satchmo" as a globe-trotting goodwill ambassador and entertainer who helped give African Americans' artistic contributions mainstream visibility. This companion to a Queens Museum of Art touring exhibition embraces all facets of the man in a stunning pictorial display that includes many rare items from the Louis Armstrong Archives as well as several discerning essays. Photos from all stages of Armstrong's career appear, along with collages he created that reflect the pride he took in his heritage and, in color, a handful of fine paintings that conjure the era (1920s and 1930s) of Armstrong's seminal recordings. Essays by the editor discuss Armstrong's cultural impact and the many portraits of him; others contrast his struggles against segregation and his State Department-sponsored trips to Africa, analyze his music (a knowledgeable job by jazz critic Dan Morgenstern), and survey his movie appearances. |
| General note | Catalog of an exhibition held at the Queens Museum of Art and other locations throughout the United States. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-232) and index. |
| LCCN | 94021134 |
| ISBN | 029597382X |
| ISBN | 0295973838 (paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML141.N4 A76 1994 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |