“I was born in 1900,” begins Louis Armstrong’s autobiography. “Mayann told me that the night I was born was the fourth of July, a big holiday in New Orleans, when almost anything can happen.” Even though it was later confirmed that he was in fact born August 4, 1901, Louis claimed an Independence Day birth his entire life and according to New Orleans mayor Victor Schiro, it was fitting because Armstrong is "one of Uncle Sam’s most unique, significant and successful ambassadors.”
Come celebrate Louis Armstrong's "birthday" with the Century Room family featuring a trio of trumpeters Louis Armstrong, Max Goldschmid and Anthony Gibes! They'll be performing a retrospective of Amrstrong's long and influential career from his first recordings with King Oliver through his finals years in Corona, Queens.
ONE SHOW ONLY on July 4th so everyone can go watch the fireworks at 9pm!
James Williams, Anthony Gibes, Max Goldschmid (trumpet) Kevin Ravellette (clarinet/tenor sax) Evan Dain (banjo) Marco Rosano (bass sax) Calvin Simmers (drums)
