Apr252024

Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong (August 4, 1901 - July 6, 1971) nicknamed Satchmo or Pops, was an American jazz trumpeter and singer from New Orleans, Louisiana. Coming to prominence in the 1920s as an inventive trumpet and cornet player, Armstrong was a foundational influence in jazz, shifting the focus of the music from collective improvisation to solo performance. With his instantly-recognizable gravelly voice, Armstrong was also an influential singer, demonstrating great dexterity as an improviser Read more on Last.fm

Track: What a Wonderful World

Most Played Tracks as Scrobbled to Last.fm

# Title Plays
1What A Wonderful World
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2La vie en rose
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3La Vie En Rose - Single Version
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4A Kiss to Build a Dream On
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5Mack the Knife
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6Dream a Little Dream of Me
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7Summertime
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8Hello, Dolly!
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9We Have all The Time in the World
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10Cool Yule
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Other Album Releases:

La Vie En Rose
Ella & Louis Wish You A Swinging Holiday
Louis on Broadway
Louis Wishes You a Cool Yule
February 7th. 1959 Nederland (Restauración 2022)
Louis Armstrong: Live at the Orpheum Theater, Los Angeles (2021 Remaster)
Satchmo: The Decca And Verve Years 1924-1967
Live In Europe
The Paramount Recordings 1923-1925
The Columbia & RCA Victor Live Recordings Vol. 3

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