Today marks the 75th anniversary of Lucille’s surprising Pops with the purchase of 34-56 107th Street, Corona. The full story here. Each time I have the opportunity to be in New York City, a visit to Louis Armstrong House Museum is highest on my list of priorities as is a visit to the archives at Queens run by…
Intimately drawn obituary by Ricky Riccardi. George AvakianJazzLouis ArmstrongmusicRicky Riccardi
I’ve always found Pops’ version deeply moving and meaningful. Everything one needs to know about this tune can be found on Ricky Riccardi’s fantastic blog. chloeLouis ArmstrongmusicRicky Riccardi
The most excellent Ricky Riccardi is the co-producer and liner note author of the soon-to-be released four CD set Cheek To Cheek: The Complete Duet Recordings. Read all about it here. Ella FitzgeraldJazzLouis ArmstrongmusicRicky Riccardi
Who Cooks The Best Red Beans And Rice In New Orleans? Someone should enter Pops and Lucille’s recipe. Then send in the cavalry :) Twenty minutes later — Bisma Rex and Swiss Kriss gastronomyLouis ArmstrongLouisiananew orleanspopsred beans and riceswiss kriss
Today marks this release curated by none other than Ricky Riccardi, the superbly informative liner notes and disc graphical information to be found here. JazzLouis Armstrongmusicnew orleansRicky Riccardi
It just so happens that IMHO, the two greatest musicians of the twentieth century, have the best blogs dedicated to their remarkable work. Louis Armstrong has Ricky Riccardi batting for him — someone whose praises I have repeatedly sung. Now I know that the other artist I refer to may seem a world apart but they…
