VIRTUAL: GROTON READS: In The Beginning, There Was Satchmo
Tuesday, April 97:00—8:00 PMZoom
Jazz- In the beginning there was Satchmo Louis Armstrong. Grandson of slaves, iconic trumpeter and vocalist brings Jazz from the brothels of Storyville, New Orleans to the bright lights of New York City. Kid Ory, King Oliver and Fletcher Henderson were players in Armstrong's influential rise to stardom while the Chicago and New York mob fought over this charismatic Jazz star.
RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.
Made possible by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust.
Registration required via Zoom link.