Lil Hardin Armstrong, Louis Armstrong's second wife, was a phenomenal jazz pianist who helped Louis achieve the status of jazz legend. This biography recounts her early years in Memphis, her career in roaring Chicago, and her separation from Louis.
Lillian "Lil" Hardin (1898-1971) was a pioneer for women in jazz. She was well-established in Chicago as a pianist, composer, arranger, and bandleader before she met and married Louis Armstrong in 1924. Based on extensive research, Dickerson's stunning biography is the first to examine this musical iconoclast's life and career. 15 photos.
