Armstrong Discography, Louis "Satchography! Whether or not you agree with Ken Burns (and many others) that Louis Armstrong is the font of jazz and modern American music, you have to appreciate the effort and care that have gone into this site. Fans, researchers, and casual listeners can use the site to access comprehensive information on Armstrong's recordings, sessions, and the composers. These are collected in seven sections which chart the course of Armstrong's career" (Scout Report)
Armstrong, Louis: A Cultural Legacy --portrait exhibit
Black Cultural Center--Loyola
The Golden Age of Jazz (many photos)
Jazz Corner (contemporary)
Jazz: A Film by Ken Burns from PBS
Jazz Roots: Early Jazz History an overview of early jazz music and musicians (1895-1920), pictures, timeline, the Cotton Club, Jazz books, fun facts
Mingus, Charles jazz composer and bassist
Mingus, Charles Verve Music review
Muddy Waters one of the most influential post-World War II blues performers
NPR Jazz history and info from National Public Radio
Red Hot Jazz a history of jazz before 1930
River of Song --contemporary music along the Mississippi