The Telegraph — Harry Belafonte is to receive an honorary Oscar. In 2012, he talked to Martin Chilton about some of the great artists he has met including Charlie Parker, Louis Armstrong, John Steinbeck and Woody Guthrie. more info
Mercury News, California — A few items from a vast collection of photos and other artifacts associated with New Orleans-born jazz pioneer Louis Armstrong are on view for the first time at the Louis Armstrong House Museum in Queens, through March 29. Assembled by his friend Jac... more info
The Telegraph — Dr John's exuberant tribute album to jazz great Louis Armstrong features trumpeters Terence Blanchard, Nicholas Payton, Arturo Sandoval, Wendell Brunious and James Andrews more info
The Telegraph — In pictures: As an exhibition of David Farrell's iconic images arrives at Osborne Samuel, here is some of his greatest work including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Louis Armstrong more info
L.A. Times - Entertainment — Tribute albums come and go, but it's a real rarity that can snap a listener to attention like Dr. John's new salute to jazz founding father Louis Armstrong. more info
Mercury News, California — 'Louis (Armstrong) came to me in a dream and said, 'Do my stuff ... your way,'' says veteran New Orleans pianist/vocalist Dr. John, who grew up in Armstrong's neighborhood. 'I thought about it for a while. And then I just started doing it.' One resul... more info
Mercury News, California — Performing at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz, saxophonist Marsalis and his group engaged a strategy of virtuosity and cockiness, clarity and clout. It covered a lot of territory -- bebop and 1970s Keith Jarrett rubato, as well as a tune associ... more info
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