Tag Archives: Louis Armstrong

Walter’s World: Camille A. Brown and Dancers- Mr. Tol E. RAncE

By Walter Rutledge

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Camille A. Brown and Dancers presented Mr. Tol E. RAncE at the Kitchen Tuesday, April 2 through Saturday, April 6. Continue reading

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HW Shop: Louis Armstrong, 1933, Signed Photograph

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A young Louis Armstrong in this extremely early signed photo depicting Armstrong sitting in a chair, trumpet in lap, looking directly into camera by Ava Studios in London. Continue reading

HW Shop: Fats Waller Signed “Ain’t Misbehavin! No! No!!” Page

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“Fats” Waller Thomas (1904-1943) signs an autographed music quotation, signed, “Best Wishes Thanks Thomas ‘Fats’ Waller“. Bar of music identified as “Ain’t Misbehavin! No! No!!”. Continue reading

Harlemite Eugene Jacques Bullard The First African American Fighter Pilot

Eugene Jacques Bullard (1894-1961) was the first African American to fly a fighter plane and was known as the “black swallow of death” for his courage during missions. He led a colorful life, much of it in Europe. Continue reading

Sylvia’s Goes to Manhattan Casino in Florida

TampaBay.com reports that almost seven years after its restoration, the historic Manhattan Casino has finally landed a restaurant. Continue reading

Cotton Club Girl: Legendary Dancer Dies At 100

Sad: Juanita Boisseau, who performed at the legendary Cotton Club in New York, has died at the age of 100. Continue reading

Harlem Lampletter: ‘Past Those Noisèd Feet’

During one of those moments in which awareness and radio music happen to coincide, I was struck by a wave of notes that seemed to have escaped through the elevator doors of some off-course spacecraft.  Continue reading

HW Pick: ‘A Chirstmas Night in Harlem’ By Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong (video)

Louis ”Satchmo” Armstrong, was one of the greatest musical artists of the 20th century, and he never recorded a Christmas album. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Weekend Picks- Song, Dance, and Bearden- Paris Blues Revisited

By Walter Rutledge

Lillias White at Aaron Davis Hall

Broadway star and Tony Award-winning singer and actress Lillias White will perform in concert, for the first time, at Aaron Davis Hall 7 p.m. Friday, November 4. Continue reading

Hello Pops! (A Tribute to Louis Armstrong) By Wycliffe Gordon

This album is by far one of jazz trombonist and Harlem resident Wycliffe Gordon’s best musical achievements. He captures the essence of Armstrong through his singing and featured trumpet solos. This is his first effort on a solo recording to play trumpet as much or more than trombone, and he has hit a home-run all the way! His trumpet chops are amazing and his sound has an “old timey” feel that really matches what this album is all about. Continue reading