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One of Louis Armstrong's Final Concerts Made Public

He performed for National Press Club in 1971

By Dustin Lushing,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 27, 2012 4:38 PM CDT

(Newser) – One of the final live performances by Louis Armstrong will be released to the public for the first time. The recording is of a concert on January 28, 1971, at the National Press Club in Washington. The legendary trumpeter was a featured act at the concert, held less than six months before his death, reports AP. The new album will be titled Red Beans and Rice-ly Yours: Satchmo at the National Press Club. You can hear a snippet of him performing "Hello Dolly" via this Washington Post link. Details on the CD or digital download are here.

Louis Armstrong in June 1971.
Louis Armstrong in June 1971.   (AP Photo/Eddie Adams, file)
Louis Armstrong in 1970.
Louis Armstrong in 1970.   (AP Photo/Eddie Adams, file)
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COMMENTS
Showing 3 of 11 comments
ladyrosedeky
May 3, 2012 10:21 PM CDT
I just love Satchmo. He was such a consumate performer and nice man.
DraftyBeer
Apr 28, 2012 4:48 PM CDT
What a wonderful world....take care brother man....
Jojo
Apr 28, 2012 6:54 AM CDT
Ahh... when there was real talent. Those were the days.
 

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