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Andy Geiger's avatar

Great piece on “THE NATION”. For me, Louis’s great statement about the state of the union, and America’s Original Sin, is found on “Satchmo at Symphony Hall”, where he performs “(What Did inDo To Be So)Black and Blue”, Fat’s Waller’s amazing composition. He was always aware.

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ETHAN IVERSON's avatar

I hear you. Armstrong singing "Black and Blue" is as deep as it gets

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Tim Campbell's avatar

Lovely, Ethan. I visited the house a few years ago on my way to LaGuardia —wondering how many times Pops made that same trip — and it was a mind-blower. Can’t wait to see the new center.

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ETHAN IVERSON's avatar

thanks so much!

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