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How Chicago put Louis Armstrong on a path to jazz greatness 100 years ago

Por: Chicago Sun Times Entertainment October 22, 2022

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In 1967, Louis Armstrong recorded “What a Wonderful World,” a song that’s known around the globe more than five decades later. That world, for Armstrong, started in Chicago.Considered one of the most revered musical icons of all time, the trumpeter, singer and composer has inspired a yearlong celebration in Chicago that peaks this fall and winter. Performances at multiple venues will mark the 100th anniversary of Armstrong’s arrival in... + full article



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