album · April 11, 1987

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Louis Armstrong

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Verve ReissuesSee this day

jazzrhythm and blues

This 1987 Verve reissue compiles material from Armstrong's mid-career work with producer George Avakian, featuring popular hits alongside deeper cuts. The album showcases his signature blend of jazz, swing, and R&B influences.

• The album was released on April 11, 1987.
• It was released on the Verve Reissues label.
• The release falls into the jazz and rhythm and blues genres.

Louis Armstrong was an American trumpeter, composer, vocalist, and occasional actor who was a foundational influence in the development of jazz. By 1987, Armstrong had been deceased for over a decade, and this album collected material from earlier periods of his career.