We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.
/

  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      £1 GBP  or more

     

  • Buy the Full Digital Album

about

In the mid 1950s Louis Armstrong was an internationally known jazz artist.
By the end of 1956 the US State Department were thinking that Armstrong would be their next cultural ambassador. A trip to Russia was on the cards.

Contract negotiations carried on into 1957 when the unfolding school desegregation crisis in Little Rock, Arkansas caused Armstrong to question his role as a prospective ambassador for his country. The whole world was watching as mobs of white people intimidated and threatened the 9 highschool children. Eisenhower refused to send in federal troops to guarantee the children’s safety.

Armstrong was highly critical of the government’s inaction. Voicing his criticism made headline news and in late September Armstrong withdrew from negotiations to visit the USSR.

credits

from The Jazz Sapiens - Remembrance: 1955 to 1963, released October 25, 2023

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Michael J McEvoy image

Michael J McEvoy Ramsgate, UK

Michael is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, improvisor and educator.
His work includes music for film/tv, solo instrumental work and projects in collaboration with others.
In 2019 he was nominated for an Ivor Novello Composer Awards.

contact / help

Contact Michael J McEvoy

Streaming and
Download help

Shipping and returns

Report this track or account

Michael J McEvoy recommends:

If you like Michael J McEvoy, you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Featuring interviews with LA music scene pillar Kamasi Washington, and new London-based duo Mrcy.

listen now