Louis Armstrong

This week, in anticipation of Byron Stripling 's gig next Saturday, June 9 at Powell Hall in which the trumpeter and singer will join forces with the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra to deliver a tribute to Louis Armstrong , we're going back in time to check out some clips of Armstrong himself. Read More

It was one of his final live performances. Read More

Ms. Jacobs, while wishing her a happy birthday, discovered that one of the greatest jazz singers had never had a proper birthday party. Read More

The cause was congestive heart failure, said his daughter, Adrienne Fuss. Mr. Muranyi (pronounced muh-RAY-nee) was among a handful of jazz musicians who began their careers in the 1950s but looked to an earlier era for inspiration. Read More

In 1971, not long before his death at age 69, the great Louis ArmstrongPops," to his friends—played at the National Press Club in Washington. Read More

(CBS News) In 1971, jazz legend Louis Armstrong gave his last know trumpet performance at the National Press Club in Washington. Read More

"Pops," to his friends -- played at the National Press Club in Washington. Read More

WASHINGTON , April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by the National Press Club: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080917/NPCLOGO ) What: Press Conference with the National Press Club, Smithsonian Folkways and The Louis Armstrong Foundation to discuss the release of the live recording: "Satchmo at The National Press Club." It is believed this is the last recorded trumpet performance by the greatest trumpet player of all time. Read More