Jack and Annie must travel back in time to New Orleans in 1915 to help a teenaged Louis Armstrong fulfill his destiny and become the "King of Jazz."

Provides a biography chronicling the life and achievements of African American jazz musician Louis Armstrong. Includes illustrations, a chronology, and further resources.

Louis Armstrong has been called the most important improviser in the history of jazz. Although his New Orleans neighborhood was poor in nearly everything else, it was rich in superb music. Young Louis took it all in, especially the cornet blowing of Joe "King" Oliver. But after a run in with the police, 11-year-old Louis was sent away to the Colored Waif's Home for Boys where he became a disciplined musician in the school's revered marching band....

"A simple biography for early readers about Louis Armstrong's life"--Provided by publisher.

This book describes the life and achievements of Louis Armstrong, who became one of the most important musicians of the twentieth century.

A biography of Louis Armstrong that describes his childhood, early passion for music, and success. Includes text and excerpts from compositions on a CD.

Relates how the famous jazz trumpeter began his musical career, as a poor boy in New Orleans, by singing songs on street corners and playing a battered cornet in a marching band.

Profiles the life and career of jazz musician Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong.

This book describes the life and achievements of Louis Armstrong, renowned trumpeter and outstanding figure in the history of jazz.