Richard Hadlock interviews Louis Armstrong, 1962

[Larry Kart]

A hour's worth, don't miss it.
 

 

[Simon Weil]

Hadlock says you can tell if players come from New Orleans and Louis doesn't agree. At this point, LA's voice changes from the persona he normally presents and it gives a sense of deep and serious - and dark, I'd say.

[riddlemay]

I'm certain that I've never heard Armstrong before without any trace of "performance" or shtick. Of course he talked like a regular person and serious artist in real life--I just never heard it. This was great.

[paul secor]

Wonderful interview! Thanks for posting this, Larry. (And special thanks to Louis and Richard B. Hadlock.)

[Clunky]

3 hours ago, riddlemay said:

I'm certain that I've never heard Armstrong before without any trace of "performance" or shtick. Of course he talked like a regular person and serious artist in real life--I just never heard it. This was great.

I'd agree he sounds very relaxed and talking honestly. Thanks for this.