An American art form now more than a century old ... none more celebrated than Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong. A diverse mix of cultures in New Orleans dating back to the 18th century contributed ...

Nearly 50 years after his passing, Louis Armstrong's achievements as a trumpeter, vocalist, actor, author, Civil Rights advocate, and humanitarian remain unparalleled. He left behind a timeless body ...

Two of the great pioneering geniuses of jazz are united on this epochal record, created from sessions cut in April 1961 when Duke Ellington sat in as pianist with Louis Armstrong’s All-Stars, a ...