Sam Irwin, the author of The Hidden History of Louisiana’s Jazz Age, will examine the controversy over Louis Armstrong’s Fourth of July birthday in a talk at the Opelousas Museum on Friday, July 1.

Performances in N.Y.C. By exploring Armstrong’s offstage struggles and tensions, “A Wonderful World” wants to shatter the image of an entertainer who was far more than just affable. Louis Armstrong ...

We talk with author Ricky Riccardi about how Louis Armstrong became the first Black pop star and provided the foundation of improvisation for other musicians. Riccardi's book is Stomp Off, Let's Go.

Louis Armstrong’s virtuoso talents and charm earned him a singular place on top of the jazz world, as well as international fame and popularity, which can obscure his very humble beginnings. He adored ...

Louis Armstrong (1901–1971), widely known by his nicknames 'Satchmo,' 'Satch,' and 'Pops,' was a legendary American trumpeter and singer. A towering figure in the world of jazz, Armstrong's career ...

Louis Armstrong? Or Parliament-Funkadelic, Earth, Wind & Fire, and proto-rap group The Last Poets? It is perfectly logical to assume New Orleans-bred trumpeter and Pulitzer Prize-winning jazz composer ...