The wide open trumpet of Louis Armstrong and the vocals of Velma Middleton brought a jazzy evening to 6,000 fans at Ravinia on July 16, 1956.
World-famous trumpeter Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong electrified a festival audience with his trademark style of jazz on Aug. 19, 1961. Satchmo appeared with his All Stars in a 25-minute performance on the big stage.
Louis Armstrong and his All Stars perform to an overflow crowd at Ravinia on July 16, 1956.
Helen Hayes and Louis Armstrong rehearse backstage at the Medinah Temple for “50 Years of Jazz” in 1956 in Chicago.
Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong as he appeared at Ravinia on July 16, 1956. Behind him is Trummy Young, trombonist.
Velma Middleton, singer for the All Stars, and Louis Armstrong perform for an overflow crowd at Ravinia on July 16, 1956.
World-famous trumpeter Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong electrified the festival audience with his own style of jazz on Aug. 19, 1961. Satchmo appeared with his All Stars in a 25-minute performance on the big stage.
