Just released by Mosaic Records with a 30,000 word essay from biographer Ricky Riccardi. Here is The London Jazz News review and the Jazz History Online review. Now that Riccardi has been hired to complete a three-volume biography of Armstrong, he will continue to illuminate listeners of the many wonders of Armstrong’s discography. Armstrong has found…
Finally received my copy. As I’ve come to expect from Ricky, it reads beautifully, is meticulously researched and sensitive topics are handled with aplomb. JazzLouis ArmstrongmusicRicky Riccardi
Message from the Louis Armstrong House Museum. The LAHM and the Armstrong archives at Queens are my two favourite stops whenever I’m in New York. Moreover, Michael hired the very excellent Ricky Riccardi. JazzLouis Armstronglouis armstrong houseMichael CogswellRicky Riccardi
Stay tuned for this forthcoming book, a follow up to the superb What a Wonderful World: The Magic of Louis Armstrong’s Later Years. The book’s webpage is here. JazzLouis ArmstrongmusicRicky Riccardi
This is my favourite stop whenever I’m in NYC (Corona) — the house and garden gives off a profoundly calming vibe (in person it is very intimate and not as large as one might presume). Here is master biographer, archivist and blogger Ricky Riccardi leading the tour and moreover explaining how he came to be the…
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
