Louis Armstrong’s favorite food was rice and beans. That’s what is served along with hot jazz in the cool garden, a summer concert series held under the trees in Louis’ yard in Corona, Queens. There is a fascinating house tour, films and audio tracks that illustrate how remarkable this man was and how he lives on.

Louis’ birthday party was celebrated on July 4th with the usual rice and beans, lemonade and a celebratory birthday cake. Bria’s Hot Five with Bria Skonberg was the billed show. This is one amazing young lady.

 

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On Sunday, July 20, Jon-Erik Kellso & the EarRegulars played. There are some fabulous jazz musicians out there.

 

Bria, July 4, 2013

Jon-Erik Kellso, Vince Giordano, July 20, 2013

Joe Licari, Ken Salvo, July 20, 2013

 

 

 

This is what some areas of New York City look like on a hot day. The hydrants are opened with sprinkler caps and if you drive down the street you might get a free car wash.

Open the hydrants and they come …