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

Popdose — Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night. The Night Before Christmas more info

People.com — The couple appear laid-back when arriving at Louis Armstrong Airport on Sunday more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Though everyone's heart was in exactly the right place for the all-star tribute to Louis Armstrong that lighted up the Hollywood Bowl Wednesday night, it was initially tough to shake a mild, underlying frustration. more info

Mercury News, California — Catherine Russell is the daughter of pianist Luis Russell, who was Louis Armstrong's music director, and bassist/singer Carline Ray, who played with the International Sweethearts of Rhythm during World War II. She also has spent years singing backup ... more info

Topix — Best known for his keyboard work with the Medeski Martin & Wood trio, John Medeski debuts his first solo piano album, A Different Time , as the initial release on Sony Classical's revival of the classic Okeh jazz label. Okeh, most notably associated ... more info

ContactMusic — Jazz legend Louis Armstrong's secret daughter has gone public with an expose on her late father after selling off love letters he sent her mother in... more info

Mercury News, California — This list of my favorite jazz CDs from the past 12 months begins with Louis Armstrong and ends with Christian Scott, two trumpeters from New Orleans, their birth dates separated by more than 80 years. Dip into it. Explore. Enjoy. more info

Starpulse — Jazz great Louis Armstrong's love letters to his mistress and secret lovechild are among the items from the musician's archive that will be auctioned off in Los Angeles in December. Profiles in H... more info