Just a Lucky So and So: The Story of Louis Armstrong

by Lesa Cline-Ransome and James E. Ransome

Book Overview

He was born "Black, poor, and lucky." The glowing story of "Satchmo"--the great jazz musician, Louis Armstrong.

Louis Armstrong has been called the most important improviser in the history of jazz. Although his New Orleans neighborhood was poor in nearly everything else, it was rich in superb music. Young Louis took it all in, especially the cornet blowing of Joe "King" Oliver. But after a run-in with the police, 11-year-old Louis was...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823434281
• ISBN13: 9780823434282
• Release Date: February 2016
• Publisher: Holiday House
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.1" x 11.1"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4