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Book of the Week

Thomas Brothers - Louis Armstrong: Master of Modernism

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Louis brings his new style back to Chicago and moves into working and playing in the theatre. Read by Colin McFarlane. Show more

Book of the Week

Thomas Brothers - Louis Armstrong: Master of Modernism

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

As his Chicago career blooms, Louis distances himself from his mentor in favour of a beautiful pianist. Read by Colin McFarlane. Show more

Book of the Week

Thomas Brothers - Louis Armstrong: Master of Modernism

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Louis gets a big break with a jazz band in New York which brings a whole new dimension to his music. Read by Colin McFarlane. Show more

Book of the Week

Thomas Brothers - Louis Armstrong: Master of Modernism

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. 'Little Louis' travels north from New Orleans to Chicago to join his mentor – a new jazz era is born. Read by Colin McFarlane. Show more

Book of the Week

Thomas Brothers - Louis Armstrong: Master of Modernism

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Louis befriends Al Capone. He's singing and dancing for white audiences, but is he selling out? Concluded by Colin McFarlane. Show more