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The Hidden Talents of Louis Armstrong
Jazz legend Louis Armstrong often passed the time on the road with an unusual hobby: creating collages. As we find out today, he made some 500 of them, many of which documented his creative and partying lifestyle. Also on the show: the band BLK JKS, from Johannesburg, South Africa, have a remarkable story, told through their new four-song EP, "Mystery." They perform live.
Armstrong: jazz genius and collage artist
Trumpet player and singer Louis Armstrong is considered by some as the most important American musician of the 20th century. But besides music, he created some 500 collages on recording tape boxes, documenting a life full of creativity and wild parties. His artworks are now in the book Satchmo: The Wonderful World and Art of Louis Armstrong and we talk to its author, Steven Brower.
Slideshow: Louis Armstrong's Collages
Soundcheck Blog: John Schaefer on Louis Armstrong
Satchmo: The Wonderful World and Art of Louis Armstrong on Amazon
Soundcheck's Picks of the Week
Three outstanding new releases as picked by the Soundcheck staff. Read full reviews here.
India – several artists (Putumayo) - picked by Gisele Regatao
Till Felner – Bach Two and Three-Part Inventions
(ECM) – Picked by Brian Wise
Bell Orchestre, As Seen Through Windows (Arts & Crafts)
- picked by Joel Meyer
Read more about our Picks of the Week
BLK JKS Live
The South African rock band BLK JKS grew out of a childhood friendship in a Johannesburg neighborhood and became a guitar-fueled journey into American indie-rock. The band talks about the road to their new “Mystery” EP, and they perform live in our studio.
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See Tori Amos Live!
Join us Tuesday, Dec. 9 at The Greene Space
Singer and pianist Tori Amos joins us to talk about reworking and reinventing seasonal carols on her new holiday album. And, she performs for a live audience in The Greene Space! Click the link for ticket info.
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