While poking around for Christmas music, I found this little-known recording of Louis Armstrong reading ‘Twas The Night Be ...

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 ...

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 ...

Beau Koo Jack 10. St. James Infirmary 11. Tight Like This 12. I Can't Give You Anything But Love 13. Ain't Misbehavin' 14. Black and Blue 15. That Rhythm Man 16. St. Louis Blues 17. Bessie Couldn't ...

It was winter '99 and one Saturday, after playing Louis Armstrong's Greatest Hits album on a loop, he took the vinyl off the ...