Heart Full of Rhythm; The Big Band Years of Louis Armstrong - (Hardcover)

Special limited offer: Autographed copy

Hard Cover

The latest book Ricky Riccardi, concentrates on Armstrong's 'Middle Years' from 1929 to 1947.  This period is highlighted by Armstrong's dramatic rise to international pop stardom.  Armstrong would  appear on Broadway, become an important vocal stylist, lead a big band,  record a string of hits, host a Nationally broadcast radio show, marry Lucille Wilson Armstrong, move to Corona Queens and lay the foundations for the next generation of jazz innovators.

Riccardi is the Director of Research Collections for the Louis Armstrong House Museum and is nominated for a 2022 Grammy for Best Album Notes – "The Complete Louis Armstrong Columbia and RCA Victor Studio Sessions 1946 -1966"

All proceeds from this sale directly benefits the Louis Armstrong House Museum, Archives and Programs.