Special Book Talk Event:  Larry Tye Discusses  “The Jazzmen"
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Special Book Talk Event: Larry Tye Discusses “The Jazzmen"

Join us for an afternoon of literary exploration of The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie Transformed America

By Louis Armstrong House Museum

Date and time

Thursday, May 30 · 1 - 2pm EDT

Location

Louis Armstrong House Museum

34-56 107th St Corona, NY 11368

About this event

  • 1 hour

Date: May 30th, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: The Jazz Room of the Louis Armstrong Center

We are thrilled to announce that aauthor Larry Tye will be joining us to discuss his captivating new book: "The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie Transformed America."

Let's explore the transformative power of jazz with Tye as he explores the lives and legacies of three iconic figures who reshaped the American cultural landscape.

Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to:

🎺 Gain insights into the lives of Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie
🎶 Engage in a lively discussion with Larry Tye
📖 Discover the rich history and influence of jazz music
🎤 Participate in a Q&A session with the author

This event is free and open to all jazz enthusiasts, book lovers, and curious minds alike. Seating is limited, so reserve your spot today!

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The Louis Armstrong House Museum sustains and promotes the cultural, historical, and humanitarian legacy of Louis Armstrong by preserving and interpreting Armstrong’s house and grounds, collecting and sharing archival materials that document Armstrong’s life and legacy, and developing programs for the public that educate and inspire.

Thanks to the vision and funding of the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, the Louis Armstrong House Museum & Archives welcomes visitors from all over the world, six days per week, 52 weeks per year. The Louis Armstrong House Museum is a member of the American Alliance of Museums, Association of African American Museums, Museums Council of New York City, New York State Museums Association, National Trust for Historic Preservation, NYC & Co., and the Queens Tourism Council. The museum is a constituent of the Kupferberg Center for the Arts and a cultural center of Queens College, CUNY.

Major funding for Louis Armstrong House Museum & Archives is provided by Fund II Foundation and the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation. Additional funding is provided by Queens College/CUNY; NYC Council Speaker Corey Johnson; the New York State Council on the Arts; the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council; the New York City Department of Education; the Office of the Queens Borough President; Con Edison; and members and donors from all over the world. Capital support has been provided by Governor Andrew Mark Cuomo, the NYS Assembly and Senate, the NYC Council, the Office of the Mayor of New York City, and the Office of the Borough President of Queens.​

More information about the Louis Armstrong House Museum can be found online.