A young troublemaker at the Colored Waif’s Home encounters one horn and two music educators. The world changes.

The early years of Louis Armstrong’s life in New Orleans steeped him in the city’s rich musical culture. His ambition took ...

Louis Armstrong is renowned for the warmth of his music and his persona. But behind the beaming smile lies a tough background and an incredibly hardworking life. 1 He learnt the cornet at 11 He ...