They are 12 seconds that changed the course of jazz—the opening of Louis Armstrong’s 1928 ... ready to move to Chicago to play second cornet in King Oliver’s band and make his first recordings.

Louis Armstrong is undoubtedly one of the most influential musicians in American history. A towering figure in jazz and popular music, Armstrong’s gravelly voice, impeccable trumpet playing, and ...

Louis Armstrong was born into poverty in New Orleans in 1907, but by the time he died 70 years later his talents as a singer, trumpet player and band leader had transformed him into a global ...

The city has produced some of the world's great jazz musicians, none more celebrated than Louis "Satchmo ... riverboats, Armstrong went to Chicago in 1922 to play for Oliver's band.

The Big Easy are a lively 5 piece swing band from Leeds, playing songs made famous by Nina Simmone, Louis Armstrong, Louis Prima and Ella Fitzgerald, all with the band's own twist. The Big Easy ...