Description
Many people know Louis Armstrong from hit records like “Hello, Dolly!” and “What a Wonderful World” or from appearances in films such as “High Society”–but did you know he was arguably the most influential musician of the 20th century? In a dazzling multimedia presentation, Armstrong author and historian Ricky Riccardi will demonstrate just how “Satchmo” revolutionized the sounds of jazz and popular music with his innovations.
This class is a collaboration between the Potomac River Jazz Club and Oasis. The Potomac River Jazz Club is a non-profit society formed in Washington, DC in 1971 to preserve and promote the playing and appreciation of traditional jazz, a unique American art form. Learn more about the organization and our concerts and programs at www.prjc.org