Louis Armstrong is the master of the jazz solo. He became the beacon, the light in the tower, that helped the rest of us navigate the tricky waters of jazz improvisation. — Ellis Marsalis, Jr Copy Share Image
Louis Armstrong was the primary contributor to jazz music in the 20th century. His improvisational skills served as the principal model for all who came after him, regardless of one's chosen instrument. — Ellis Marsalis, Jr Copy Share Image
Louis Armstrong is the master of the jazz solo. He became the beacon, the light in the tower, that helped the rest of us… — Ellis Marsalis, Jr Copy Share
Louis Armstrong was the primary contributor to jazz music in the 20th century. His improvisational skills served as the principal model for all who… — Ellis Marsalis, Jr Copy Share
At a time when individualism is becoming an endangered species, jazz represents a celebration of the individual. — Ellis Marsalis, Jr Copy Share
