Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues, a new documentary about the 20th century’s preeminent jazz artist, succeeds at being a breezy, visually engaging take on its vast subject. The film opens in ...

In this wonderful world, there are famous people, there are superfamous people — and then there is Louis Armstrong, who is in so many ways in a class by himself. His voice is instantly recognizable.

Mention the name Louis Armstrong, and certain sounds and images of the 20th-century jazz genius flood in. Screaming trumpet high notes. That gravelly "Hello, Dolly!" croon. Bright eyes and a toothy ...

“My only sin is in my skin.” That rhyme is among the lyrics in the 1929 Fats Waller song “(What Did I Do to Be So) Black and Blue,” an eloquent and haunting evocation of the experience of being a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sacha Jenkins led the directional effort of the documentary, which will also feature voiceover work by Nas. Wynton Marsalis will ...

*We caught up with director Sacha Jenkins to dish about his latest project for Apple TV + titled “Black & Blues” which unpacks the life and legacy of the founding father of jazz, Louis Armstrong. Per ...

If they’re good, music documentaries can serve as a time machine — an immersive experience that transports the viewer back to the magic of another era, where the soundtrack envelops you, and an artist ...

Editor's note: This segment was rebroadcast on Dec. 21, 2023. Click here for that audio. Hear an extended version of this conversation on our podcast, Here & Now Anytime. One of the greatest artists ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mention the name Louis Armstrong, and certain sounds and images of the 20th-century jazz genius flood in. Screaming trumpet high ...