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January 2019 Issue: Click to Preview
In this issue, we remember trumpet icon Roy Hargrove, examine saxophonist Marcus Strickland fresh new…
Louis Armstrong – “Zat You, Santa Claus?”
A lesser-known holiday tune from the legendary Louis Armstrong, “‘Zat You, Santa Claus?” is a swinging homage to Ol’ Saint Nick.
Louis Armstrong House Museum Archives Now Available Online
The Louis Armstrong House Museum Collections, the world’s largest archives for a single jazz musician,…
Rare Louis Armstrong recording released via Deutsche Grammophon
Deutsche Grammophon (DG), the world’s oldest and most renowned classical music label, is celebrating its…
South Africa’s Joy of Jazz Fest To Honor Hugh Masekela
The Joy of Jazz Festival has announced the lineup of its 21st edition, which will…
Queens Library Celebrates 50th Anniversary of “What a Wonderful World”
The Queens Library (New York City, New York) will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Louis…
Tracy Morgan to portray Louis Armstrong?
Comic actor Tracy Morgan announced on Howard Stern’s Sirius XM show that he is working…
Verve releases two new Louis Armstrong box sets
Verve Records is releasing two box sets of Louis Armstrong music in April: Cheek To…
10 jazz artists who acted in movies
Here is a list of ten jazz artists who showcased their acting skills in film…
GRAMMYS 2018: Jazz recordings inducted into the Hall of Fame
The Recording Academy has announced a list of 25 recordings that will be inducted into…
A short history of … “St. Louis Blues” (W.C. Handy, 1914)
W.C. Handy, often referred to as the Father of the Blues, first published “St. Louis…
A short history of … “Blueberry Hill” (Vincent Rose, Larry Scott, Al Lewis, 1940)
“Blueberry Hill” was first published in 1940. The music was composed by Vincent Rose, who…
New album features Ella Fitzgerald with the London Symphony Orchestra
Someone to Watch Over Me, a new album featuring digitally remastered vocal tracks from Ella…
Louis Armstrong’s “The Complete Decca Singles 1935-1946” released
In celebration of Louis Armstrong’s 116th birthday, Verve Records/UMe have released the digital collection, The…
A short history of … “Memories of You” (Eubie Blake and Andy Razaf, 1930)
“Memories of You” was composed by pianist Eubie Blake and lyricist Andy Razaf in 1930 for…
A short history of … “Muskrat Ramble” (Kid Ory, 1926)
“Muskrat Ramble” was written by trombonist Kid Ory in 1926 and first recorded that same…
A short history of … “Ain’t Misbehavin'” (Fats Waller, Harry Brooks and Andy Razaf, 1929)
“Ain’t Misbehavin’” was composed in 1929 by Fats Waller and Harry Brooks, with lyrics by…
“All of Me” (Gerald Marks, Seymour Simons, 1931)
“All of Me,” is arguably the most famous composition by Gerard Marks and Seymour Simon.…
Previously unreleased Louis Armstrong recordings out soon on Dot Time Records
Dot Time Records, in association with the Louis Educational Foundation, will publish four previously unreleased…
