I am really enjoying your biography of Louis Armstrong. I cannot get over his passion, his single-minded desire to blow his horn no matter what. Gangsters don't bother him. Unsavory characters in his life are of no concern. He doesn't even care if the musicians he plays with aren't up to his talents. Not even the nastiness of segregation seems to get him down (though he clearly feels it) He just wants to blow his horn and make music.
He's not perfect, mind you. I appreciate the efforts of this good man in spite of all the hurdles he faced.
But what I really want is to hear his music. I am familiar with very little of what you're writing about, Mr. Teachout. I don't know the difference between syncopation, bebop, big band and Dixieland. I would if I could hear it I think.
So here's what I suggest. An audio book with a sound track. I'll order it the minute it's ready. The book is really interesting to read -- a soundtrack would make it great.
Thanks.
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