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The Timeless Spirit of Louis Armstrong

Explore the vibrant legacy of jazz through these captivating images

Dive into a stunning collection of photographs capturing the essence of Louis Armstrong, one of jazz's most iconic figures. These images, sourced from the Bettmann Archives, showcase Armstrong's dynamic performances and charismatic presence, illustrating his profound impact on music and culture. From his soulful trumpet solos to joyful moments on stage, each photograph tells a story of passion and artistry. 

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Louis Armstrong Playing the Trumpet

Louis Armstrong Singing with Microphone

Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra

Louis Armstrong Performing with his Band

Jazz Trumpeter Louis Armstrong Playing for His Wife in Giza

King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band

Louis Armstrong with His Chicago Band

Louis Armstrong Stands With His Band

King Oliver's Dixie Syncopators

Louis Armstrong and Jazz Combo Playing

Louis Armstrong in Every Day's a Holiday

Louis Armstrong and Maxine Sullivan Performing

Louis Armstrong Paying Trumpet

Louis Armstrong Holding Trumpet

Famed Jazz Trumpeter Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong Holding Trumpet and Staring

Louis Armstrong Blowing his Trumpet

Trumpeter Louis Armstrong Accepts Honorary Degree

Louis Armstrong Being Swooned by Coeds at Ceremony

Louis Armstrong and Roy Eldridge Performing

Louis Armstrong in Concert at the Metropolitan

Louis Armstrong on Airplane Steps with Trumpet

Yves Montand and Louis Armstong Standing Together

Louis Armstrong Welcomed by an Italian Jazz Band

Louis Armstrong Holding Trumpet

Louis Armstrong Holding Trumpet

Louis Armstrong Singing on Stage with Band

Louis Armstrong Practicing with Pianist

Robert Merrill and Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong and His Band

Crowds Gather for Louis Armstrong Show

Louis Armstrong Singing with Guylaine Guy

Louis Armstrong Helping Guy Guislene Play the Trumpet

Louis Armstrong Profile Playing Trumpet

Louis Armstrong, Lucille Armstorng, and Prime Minister Nkrumah During Ghana Tour

Louis Armstrong Being Carried into Recital

Bing Crosby Singing and Louis Armstrong Playing Trumpet

Grace Kelly Chats With Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong and Lotte Lenya Singing at Music Stand

Louis and Lucille Armstrong in Airport

Louis Armstrong and His Band Playing Their Instruments

Louis Armstrong Performing on Stage

Louis Armstrong Playing Trumpet

Louis Armstrong Playing Trumpet at Rehearsal

Louis Armstrong Singing On Stage W/Band

Louis Armstrong Demonstrating Horn Technique to Richard Nixon

Louis Armstrong Playing in Israel

Louis Armstrong and Jack Teagarden

Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong Caught in his Underwear

Louis Armstrong with Actress Marika Rokk

Louis Armstrong Headshot Pointing

Louis Armstrong on the Mend

Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong Gestures Behind Microphone

Louis Armstrong Playing Trumpet with Others

Louis Armstrong Playing Trumpet

Louis Armstrong Singing

Louis Armstrong with Wife and Trumpet

Jazz Musician Louis Armstrong Being Paraded in the Congo

Louis Armstrong with Rene Urtregger and Duke Ellington

Jazz Great Louis Armstrong with His Fans

Jazz Great Louis Armstrong and Actress Marlene Dietrich Entertaining

Louis Armstrong in Chile

Louis Armstrong Receiving Gift from African Tribesman at World's Fair

Louis Armstrong and Others Rehearsing

Louis Armstrong Playing Trumpet in Concert

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Portrait of Louis Armstrong

Trumpet of Louis Armstrong

Lena Horne and Lucille Armstrong Embracing

Edward Kennedy with Louis Armstrong Nearby

Pearl Bailey Stars in Hello, Dolly!

Louis Armstrong Smiling for Camera Outside of Academy Awards Theater

Louis Armstrong Being Interviewed by Ben Gazzara at The Academy Awards

Henry Armstrong And Wife Outside Church

Louis Armstrong Playing Trumpet

Barbra Streisand and Louis Armstrong at Premiere of Hello, Dolly

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Armstrong Relaxing at Home

Louis Armstrong Blowing His Horn

Louis Armstrong Posing with Youngster

Louis Armstrong Holding Trumpet

Trumpet Playing Louis Armstrong Being Watched By His Wife

Louis Armstrong with His Trumpet



This collection not only celebrates Armstrong's musical genius but also invites viewers to experience the rich history of jazz through his eyes.

Discover the man behind the music in these unforgettable snapshots.

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