Louis Armstrong Remembered by Gregory Porter

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Through new and archive documentaries, Radio 2 remembers the great Louis Armstrong.

Remembering Louis Armstrong: Louis Armstrong Remembered by Gregory Porter

BBC Radio 2 - Remembering Louis Armstrong, Louis Armstrong Remembered by Gregory Porter

Gregory Porter celebrates Louis Armstrong's incredible musical achievements.

Marking the 50th anniversary since we lost one of the most influential jazz artists in history, Louis Armstrong. Gregory Porter celebrates his incredible musical achievements.

This year marks the 50th anniversary since we lost one of the most influential jazz artists in history, Louis Armstrong. Gregory Porter celebrates his incredible musical achievements, paying tribute to his unique vocal style and trailblazing musicianship, as well as the importance of his success as a black man in a very divided society through the decades. 

Hear Gregory express his own gratitude for Satchmo’s legacy as he handpicks the tracks which mean the most to him and details how they inspired his own sound.

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