[“Jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong (R) greeting a cute little neighbor boy w. a gentle tap while walking along the street.” Photograph by John Loengard. Queens, New York, 1965. From the Life Photo Archive. Click for a much larger view.]
Louis Armstrong was born on August 4, 1901.
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Monday, August 4, 2025
On Louis Armstrong’s birthday
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It's definitely worth a visit to Louis Armstrong's home in Corona, Queens. They've got a brand new visitor center that hosts jazz concerts and the home is just as he left it... his records, desk, living room...
Yes, I’ve had it on my radar for some time now.
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