Louis Armstrong Month at Greenwich, CT Library

[mjzee]

I just received this email from the Greenwich, CT library:

Upcoming Concerts: Louis Armstrong Month This month, we celebrate jazz legend Louis Armstrong with a series of special programs co-sponsored by BackCountry Jazz. From October 12-28, join us for concerts, lectures, film in the Cole Auditorium. Tickets are not required.

Master Class: West End Blues

Friday, October 12 at 3 PM

An open rehearsal followed by a master class with trumpeter Wendell Brunious who will lead a discussion of Armstrong's music beginning with the classic "West End Blues".

Film: Cinematic Satchmo

Friday, October 12 at 8:00 PM

As a part of the Library's Friends Friday Film Series, rare footage of Satchmo will be screened. These films, from the Louis Armstrong Archives at Queens College, New York, will be presented with commentary by archivist and Armstrong biographer Ricky Riccardi.

Concert: The Music of Louis Armstrong

Saturday, October 13 at 4 PM

BackCountry Jazz presents an all-star orchestra featuring vocalist Catherine Russell, drummer Herlin Riley and trumpeter Wendell Brunious performing the music of Louis Armstrong under the direction of saxophonist, Bennie Wallace.

Panel Discussion: Remembering Satchmo

Thursday, October 18 at 7 PM

Great stories about Louis Armstrong by four people who know him best. BackCountry Jazz presents an evening with biographers, Terry Teachout and Ricky Riccardi, legendary record producer, George Avakian and Dan Morgenstern, jazz's most respected journalist. Panel moderator, Bennie Wallace.

Young People's Concert

Sunday, October 28 at 2 PM

Louis Armstrong was adored by children the world over. Trumpet player Bria Skonberg presents a children's program and concert for kids of all ages. Doors will open at 1:45.

Approximately 45 minutes long.

Louis Armstrong Month is made possible through the support of the Dalio Foundation, Inc., Greenwich Library Board of Trustees and contributions by generous donors. This series is free and open to all, but seating in the Cole Auditorium is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. Doors will open at 30 minutes prior to each event.

For a complete description of events and more information, please click here.