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PBS

Pbs: Biography of Dizzy Gillespie

For Students 9th - 10th
This PBS biography about trumpeter and jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie includes photos, multiple audio features, and links within the text to other famous musicians.
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Other

Louis Armstrong Discography

For Students 9th - 10th
Venture into the vast recording career of the father of jazz, Louis Armstrong(1901-2001 CE). This site lists in detail many of the recordings made by Satchmo.
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Scott Alexander

Red Hot Jazz: Louis Armstrong Orchestra

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes brief history of Louis Armstrong and his orchestra, a photo, and a complete discography list.
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Other

Bobby Hackett: Accomplished Musician

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the life of jazz trumpeter Bobby Hackett (1915-1976 CE). This biography is divided by decade to easily follow his career.
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Website
Other

All About Jazz: Arturo Sandoval

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Arturo Sandoval and his life in Cuba and later in America.
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Other

Wynton Marsalis

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to information on Wynton Marsalis's latest recordings, this resource contains a biography and liner notes from other recordings. Some short sound clips. Links to other sites as well.
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Black Past

Black Past: Marsalis, Wynton

For Students 9th - 10th
This concise encyclopedia article tells about Wynton Marsalis as both a classical and jazz musician. There is a link to his own website.
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Other

Behind the Beat: Arturo Sandoval

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down the page so you can listen to Arturo Sandoval describe his music and love for the trumpet.
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Other

Richard De La Font Agency: Arturo Sandoval

For Students 6th - 8th
A detailed biography of the Cuban-American trumpeter and band leader.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: Louis Armstrong: A Cultural Legacy

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of the life and musical career of Louis Armstrong from the National Portrait Gallery.
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Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: New Orleans Jazz Nat'l Historical Park: Louis Armstrong

For Students 9th - 10th
A major figure in jazz, Louis Armstrong is considered the father of jazz. Learn about his early days in New Orleans and how he developed into one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time.