Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong (1992)
Master of American Music
Satchmo. There are few people in this country - or around the world - who will not recognize that name. Louis Armstrong embodied 20th-century American culture. He revolutionized the world of music and became one of the nation's most influential entertainers. No other performer of his era has such a profound effect as a singer as well as an instrumentalist.
Director: Kendrick Simmons, Gary Giddins
Genre: Documentary, Music, TV Movie
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: January 1, 1992
Cast
- Louis Armstrong - Self (archival footage)
- Hattie Winston - Narrator (voice)
- Melvin Van Peebles - Louis Armstrong (voice)
- Tony Bennett - Self
- Wynton Marsalis - Self
- Dave Brubeck - Self
- Dexter Gordon - Self
Screenplay
- Gary Giddins (Book)
- Gary Giddins
Production: Toby byron/Multiprises, Taurus Film, Eagle Rock Entertainment, Merrywidow Films, Thirteen, Unladylike Productions, LLC, PBS, 1515 Productions Limited, Artemis Rising, DeepFocus Productions Inc.
Country: United States of America, United Kingdom, Germany
Language: English, Italiano
Original Language: en
Themes
Rare Recordings and Music History, Jazz Piano and Improvisation Master, Vocal Jazz and Soulful Night Club Vibe
Keywords
jazz, pop culture, jazz singer or musician, biography, music history, usa history, trumpet player, music documentary, black music, african american musician, african american progress
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong about?
- Satchmo. There are few people in this country - or around the world - who will not recognize that name. Louis Armstrong embodied 20th-century American culture. He revolutionized the world of music and became one of the nation's most influential entertainers. No other performer of his era has such a profound effect as a singer as well as an instrumentalist.
- Who directed Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong?
- Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong was directed by Kendrick Simmons, Gary Giddins.
- Who stars in Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong?
- Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong stars Louis Armstrong, Hattie Winston, Melvin Van Peebles, Tony Bennett, Wynton Marsalis, Dave Brubeck.
- How long is Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong?
- Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong?
- Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong is a Documentary, Music, TV Movie film.
- Where was Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong produced?
- Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong was produced in United States of America, United Kingdom, Germany.
- What are the themes of Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong?
- The themes of Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong include: Rare Recordings and Music History, Jazz Piano and Improvisation Master, Vocal Jazz and Soulful Night Club Vibe.