medjuck Posted February 27 Report Posted February 27 19 hours ago, jazzbo said: Joe, I totally agree with your assessment. His previous books are also excellent in both scholarship and writing. And then there's that rare thing. . . you feel good reading them. Ricky has now put up a chronological Spotify playlist of all the recordings mentioned in the book. A great idea. Quote
mjazzg Posted February 27 Report Posted February 27 (edited) On 2/26/2025 at 6:51 PM, medjuck said: I think Ricky's jocular persona hides a serious scholar. (I say that as a former academic.) This is a work of scholarship and a great read. @medjuckor @jazzbo Would this be a good entry read for someone woefully ignorant of the subject or is there a better intro bio of Armstrong? Edited February 27 by mjazzg Quote
jazzbo Posted February 27 Report Posted February 27 1 hour ago, mjazzg said: @medjuckor @jazzbo Would this be a good entry read for someone woefully ignorant of the subject or is there a better intro bio of Armstrong? I'm not an expert on Armstrong bios, but I think this is likely the best one and is well-written indeed. 3 hours ago, medjuck said: Ricky has now put up a chronological Spotify playlist of all the recordings mentioned in the book. A great idea. Probably a good idea--I don't stream so it matters not to me, but I have been listening to Oliver and Armstrong as I read. I'm going through this book very slowly, savoring it and also reading other things. Quote
medjuck Posted February 27 Report Posted February 27 (edited) 2 hours ago, mjazzg said: @medjuckor @jazzbo Would this be a good entry read for someone woefully ignorant of the subject or is there a better intro bio of Armstrong? His 3 books are easily the best bio of Pops-- including the supposed autobiography. There is some repetition from book to book but I expect that someday the 3 will be combined, edited, and updated into the authoritative biography. BTW This should lead you to the playlists as well as some commentary on the music: https://www.facebook.com/dippermouth/posts/pfbid02H1hHdhscWRMqZmX77ejLKG3J1JWNPbkV4FBSp2Rw6eFWvAZUAMPU38mZr44jqULal?rdid=QeQ6nlJmq6JaWiWH# Edited February 27 by medjuck Quote
mjazzg Posted February 27 Report Posted February 27 10 minutes ago, medjuck said: His 3 books are easily the best bio of Pops-- including the supposed autobiography. There is some repetition from book to book but I expect that someday the 3 will be combined, edited, and updated into the authoritative biography. BTW This should lead you to the playlists as well as some commentary on the music: https://www.facebook.com/dippermouth/posts/pfbid02H1hHdhscWRMqZmX77ejLKG3J1JWNPbkV4FBSp2Rw6eFWvAZUAMPU38mZr44jqULal?rdid=QeQ6nlJmq6JaWiWH# Thank you 21 minutes ago, jazzbo said: I'm not an expert on Armstrong bios, but I think this is likely the best one and is well-written indeed. Thank you Quote
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