This is an amazing and sweet documentary, something I never expected to see and hear, a portrait of Louis in unusual surroundings, with deep commentary from Enrico Tomasso, whom I admire greatly, as musician and humane being. It will all become clear:
The twentieth century had its horrors; some continue, intensified, today. But Louis Armstrong — our spiritual beacon — could come to Batley, in Yorkshire, and play for several weeks. Such a fact suggests that, as THE NEW YORKER’S Harold Ross said in a different context, “Talent doesn’t care where it resides.”
May your happiness increase!
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“Leave me alone, these are my people.” Louis Armstrong was not just genuine, he was delighted to give of himself to such a point that he “solidified” a 7 year old’s decision to be a professional Jazz trumpet player. Isn’t it awesome what creative, emotionally-based music can do! I think we need just a bit more of this in the States? Thank you for this post!
Enrico is one of the best, where ever you go to find great jazz trumpeter and entertainer. I can go to UK just for the purpose and hear him. Fortunately, he often Plays at The Mike Durham Jazz Party in Newcastle upon Tyne. It takes me about 4 hours by plane to og there. and I do it each and every year!
Chokes me up every time to see that all through his life this giant of a musician never saw himself as ‘better than’.
What a fascinating documentary;I have seen your many posts featuring Enrico,Michael,but this post tops them all.Louis was not only great,but humble as well.
What a wonderful world