Louis Armstrong: In His Own Words: Selected Writings

Excellent read. An extensive writer, diarist and biographer, Gives a wonderful insight into the life of a working musician of the time.

Down to earth. His own views. Historical

サッチモの自伝・雑誌への寄稿・友人への手紙、などを編集したもの。 ちょっと専門的で読みにくい。 けど、最晩年の文章も読めてうれしかった。 サッチモは文章までスイングしてる。 雑誌「タイム」が「若者へアドバイスを」と、いろんな有名人に公開文書を書いてもらったところ、 他の人々は「こうしろ」「ああしろ」「近頃の若者は」ウンヌン と書いていたのに、 サッチモは（なんと）自分の経歴を語りだす・・・。 「僕はこんな風にやってきたよ」と。 ・・・・これ、いい話やと思うねん。ぼくは。

Dr. Brothers is a highly respected musicologist and - an acknowledged expert on Louis - especially his early years and the development of his music. This is an absolute must-read for the devoted fan, broadening the generally-accepted portrait of Louis in many respects. The author opens every autobiographical entry by Louis with very carefully thought-out and insightful prefatory remarks. After all, Louis would have been 112 last year and one would think there is not much new that could be said about him. Not so. Indeed, the author has another book about Louis coming out very soon this year, every one of which is worth adding to one's collection.

Students at our high school have an assignment to read a memoir. This book fits the bill. Great addition to our collection.

Like the jazz he played, Armstrong's words are lyrical and poetic. I got into the rhythm of the words and it made me feel as if he were talking to me personally, telling me his story. A must read for fans of Louis Armstrong.