Louis Armstrong News

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., April 8, 2009 -- Halfway through the second act of an innovative Northern Arizona University production of "The Threepenny Opera" one demonstrator in a New York City crowd waves the sign: "AIG IS CRUEL !!!" Such is the topical and often humorous adaptation of Bertolt Brecht's play and Kurt Weill's songs, as the realities of ... (more)

Graduates at Baton Rouge Community College's commencement ceremony Friday were encouraged to envision what they want Louisiana to look like in the future and then use their talents to help make that vision happen.

When young Louis Armstrong played in Chicago, no one took notes on his improvisations.

The Harlem Renaissance produced some of the swingin'est, jazziest, cool cattin'est music of the 20th century.

The foundation that leases the Milne Boys Home to the city wants the property, which has been boarded up since 2005, to be used as a charter school.

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., April 8, 2009 -- Halfway through the second act of an innovative Northern Arizona University production of "The Threepenny Opera" one demonstrator in a New York City crowd waves the sign: "AIG IS CRUEL !!!" Such is the topical and often humorous adaptation of Bertolt Brecht's play and Kurt Weill's songs, as the realities of ... (more)

The summer jazz band camp runs June 16-20. The program provides opportunities for students to increase skills, understanding and appreciation of jazz by working closely with the Loyola jazz faculty.

Louisiana is renowned for many things - blackened catfish, hurricanes, political corruption, "Treme" - but especially for its musical exports.

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., April 8, 2009 -- Halfway through the second act of an innovative Northern Arizona University production of "The Threepenny Opera" one demonstrator in a New York City crowd waves the sign: "AIG IS CRUEL !!!" Such is the topical and often humorous adaptation of Bertolt Brecht's play and Kurt Weill's songs, as the realities of ... (more)

Highland Park Presbyterian Church will conduct its first jazz worship service of the year on Sunday at 10 a.m. and, in the immortal words of Louis Armstrong, if you have to ask what it is, you'll never know.

Along with his fellow New Orleanian, Louis Armstrong, Bechet was one of the first great soloists in jazz.

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., April 8, 2009 -- Halfway through the second act of an innovative Northern Arizona University production of "The Threepenny Opera" one demonstrator in a New York City crowd waves the sign: "AIG IS CRUEL !!!" Such is the topical and often humorous adaptation of Bertolt Brecht's play and Kurt Weill's songs, as the realities of ... (more)

A batch of reissues and archival releases from Bing Crosby's own vaults is getting a high-profile relaunch.

Diana Krall is more than just a jazz songstress. She established herself as a solid interpreter of standards with her rendition of the Dusty Springfield's classic, "The Look of Love," making her mark with notable acoustic arrangements coupled with openly sensuous vocals carrying the tune.

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., April 8, 2009 -- Halfway through the second act of an innovative Northern Arizona University production of "The Threepenny Opera" one demonstrator in a New York City crowd waves the sign: "AIG IS CRUEL !!!" Such is the topical and often humorous adaptation of Bertolt Brecht's play and Kurt Weill's songs, as the realities of ... (more)

Although he has been dead for more than 50 years, there is really only one name that comes to mind when you think about the soprano saxophone, the grand master of the instrument, Sidney Bechet.

Toronto jazz singer Alex Pangman celebrates the release of her new album Have A Little Fun when she returns to the historic London hall.

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., April 8, 2009 -- Halfway through the second act of an innovative Northern Arizona University production of "The Threepenny Opera" one demonstrator in a New York City crowd waves the sign: "AIG IS CRUEL !!!" Such is the topical and often humorous adaptation of Bertolt Brecht's play and Kurt Weill's songs, as the realities of ... (more)

After a long blue time, Lil Wayne , the New Orleans rapper with a combative sexuality, has finally apologized.

When Artie Shaw passed on December 30, 2004, one of the very last Swing Era giants was gone.