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Bessie Smith, St. Louis Blues 1925 — Short Film

On this day, in 1925, the version sung by Bessie Smith, with Louis Armstrong on cornet, was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1993. “The St. Louis Blues”…

A Gift to Pops — The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong All-Stars

Donate $10 a month as a Jazz Messenger or you can choose to make a $120 one-time contribution and receive "A Gift To Pops — The Wonderful World of Louis…

Happy Birthday to Louis Armstrong!

Nikki Giron

Born on this day in 1901 was Louis Daniel Armstrong (Aug 4, 1901 – July 6, 1971), aka "Satchmo", "Satch", and "Pops", if you know Jazz, you know Louis Armstrong.…

The Night Beat—Film Songs of Louis Armstrong

Join Doug Crane this Wednesday, August 4, at 8 pm for a Jazz Goes to the Movies featurette: The Film Songs of Louis Armstrong. To note the 120th anniversary of…

JAM on Saturday Morning Jazz with Ed Danielson

Tune in to Jazz with Ed Danielson tomorrow morning, Saturday, April 3, beginning at 9 am. Ed's got some great "mentor & protégé" pairing to share in celebration of Jazz…

Terell Stafford & Tamir Hendelman Duo

Year-end musical celebration! Trumpeter Terell Stafford, known for his brilliant playing in the groups of Benny Golson, McCoy Tyner and as a leader, joins award-winning pianist Tamir Hendelman for a…

Arturo Gómez Annual Christmas Eve Show

It’s the annual Christmas Eve show from KUVO Music Director Arturo Gómez. He’s dusting off a few of his holiday favorites for your enjoyment, including Louis Armstrong’s unforgettable reading of…

Tamir Hendelman—Thanksgiving Solo Set

This will be a musical set dedicated to some of the things Tamir is grateful for: family, friendship, love and home. It will include originals, improvisations and compositions from Bill…

Jazz Appreciation Month looks at an Ella and Louis Collaboration

  As we continue to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month, we look at collaborations by the First Lady of Jazz and Ambassador Satch, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. During their times…

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