Museums, like people, uphold their mission by the way they present what they have to offer. Whether it be mounting specific works that increase attendance or works that have greater […]
The holidays are quickly approaching! Recently I have been dutifully working on rewriting the Holiday Tour at The Louis Armstrong House Museum. This year the museum is participating in the […]
John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie is credited as a pioneer in American jazz music. Dizzy was a longtime friend of Louis Armstrong. Throughout his career he worked with eminent swing bands […]
Last week, Deja Patterson wrote briefly about Louis Armstrong in Leopoldville. Therefore, I thought it was only fitting to share the article I wrote about Leopoldville and how he stopped […]
Growing up, I was always familiar with an unforgettable name, “Louis Armstrong.” I easily identified him as an African-American jazz legend. I always admired him as an American Great. It […]
When I began this fellowship, I would have never thought I’d be able to easily give a tour to a group of people, let alone one person, and do it […]
It’s always riveting to be an outsider peering in. As a museum staff member, I always enjoy visiting other museums. This week my colleagues and I visited The Lower East […]
More than often, I’m reminded that the work we do here at the house and archives is remarkable, simply because it’s all about the legacy of one person, one man, […]
After my first week’s experience as a curatorial fellow, I thought that it was nearly impossible to surpass my initial level of excitement. However, as time progressed my enthusiasm grew. I […]
Often in life, our experiences affirm the career trajectory we presumably aim, or expect, to follow. For many of us, there’s an innate feeling that draws us towards something – […]
