“Louis Armstrong is quite simply the most important person in American music. He is to 20th century music (I did not say jazz) what Einstein is to physics.”
Quote by Ken Burns
Work
Jazz: a history of America's music
This book delves into the origins and development of jazz, tracing its roots from African American communities and its subsequent influence on American music and culture. more
Author
Ken Burns
Ken Burns, born on July 29, 1953, is an American documentary producer known for his in-depth historical research and unique narrative style. His works, which cover a range of periods from the American Civil War to modern history, are highly acclaimed for their ability to tell the story of the United States through images. more