Date: 1989
Size: 17.5 x 25.25 inches
About Louis Armstrong: Louis Daniel Armstrong (the musician portrayed in this work), was nicknamed "Satchmo", "Satch", and "Pops". Armstrong was an American trumpeter and vocalist who is considered amongst the most influential figures in jazz. His career spanned five decades and several eras in the history of jazz. Armstrong was the most important creative force in the early development and perpetuation of America's music, jazz. His influence, as an artist and cultural icon, is universal, unmatched, and very much alive today.
Louis Armstrong was born in New Orleans in the Storyville District known as "the Battlefield" on August 4, 1901. He left school at the 5th grade to help support his family. He sang on street corners, sold newspapers and delivered coal.
Through the years, Louis entertained millions, from heads of state and royalty to the kids on his stoop in Corona. Despite his fame, he remained a humble man and lived a simple life in a working-class neighborhood. To this day, everyone loves Louis Armstrong - just the mention of his name makes people smile.
Poster is in very good condition and ready to frame.