Louis Armstrong
The Day the Trumpet Cried: Musicians Remember ‘West End Blues
Over three million people have already watched this tribute, and it is easy to understand why. In “Celebrate Louis Armstrong ...
How Louis Armstrong’s Scars Forged the Sound of the 20th Century
Louis Armstrong didn’t just play jazz; he bled it. Behind that iconic smile lay a childhood of coal-dust hands, reform ...
When It’s Sleepy Time Down South: Louis Armstrong’s Voice That Stopped the Room
He stood under the bright stage lights, holding his trumpet as if the whole room was waiting for him to ...
Louis Armstrong’s Timeless Charm in ‘High Society’ – A Showstopping Performance
The moment Louis Armstrong appears on screen in 1956’s High Society, magic happens. That signature smile, the gleaming trumpet, and ...
Louis Armstrong’s Final Bow: The Heartbreaking Story Behind His Last Concert
Louis Armstrong’s trumpet could make the whole world smile, but behind his joyful music was a man fighting to play ...
Louis Armstrong’s Hot Five: The 1927 Recording That Changed Jazz Forever
When Louis Armstrong pressed his lips to that trumpet in Chicago, 1927, jazz music took its first modern breath. This ...
A Trumpet and a Dream: Louis Armstrong’s Quiet Solo That Still Echoes Today
In a short but magical clip shared by CBS, Louis Armstrong raises his trumpet and fills the air with something ...
Louis Armstrong’s “Beautiful Dreamer” – A Trumpet Solo That Still Gives Us Chills
When Louis Armstrong lifted his trumpet to play, the world stood still. This rare clip captures Satchmo in his prime, ...
Louis Armstrong’s Timeless Rendition of “Georgia On My Mind”
When Louis Armstrong puts his golden trumpet to his lips and that unmistakable gravelly voice begins to croon, magic happens. ...
Louis Armstrong’s Spooky Halloween Classic That Started a Musical Tradition
When jazz legend Louis Armstrong decided to make a Halloween song in 1954, he created something truly special. Spooks blends ...