What A Wonderful World
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You can not be a trumpet player with out understanding the legacy and achievement some one like Louis Armstrong made to the world. Today I finally got to visit his home and museum in Corona, New York. It has been some thing that has been on my bucket list for about a year now. It was well worth the wait. I got to take a long look at Louis Armstrong mouthpiece and trumpet. For any trumpet player that is as about as serious as it gets. After that we went on a 45 minute tour of his house, complete with funny anecdotes, pictures and sound recording. It is also worth pointing out that even if you are not familiar with Armstrong’s legacy as a musician you will still appreciate the interior design and period decor of the house. If you are in the NY area please give it a visit.
(I have wanted to take the picture on the right for the longest time. This is a picture of me on Louis Armstrong’s steps. )
Thats all I have to say.
Peter Weis
Peter, this is GREAT. I just cannot really put it into words. I remember enjoying a jazz class in college…listening to old LP’s of the master and being simply mesmerized…wow.
Where it all began, who was there, and why. WHY was the question. Do you ask yourself? Of course you do. That’s why you are who you are, and why you do what you do. That’s all I have to say.
Peter, is it okay if I use your image in a layout? This photo of you in front of Satchmo’s is classic, and should be remembered. It’s special.
Of course you can use the picture just send me a link to wherever you put it so I can see
Thanks for your comments.