The 1940's was a fascinating decade in the career of one of the greatest men of the 20th century. As a trumpeter Louis Armstrong was without peer and his influence on other jazz musicians has been immense, every trumpeter has been at least indirectly indebted to him. Satchmo's adventures in the 1940's are dealt with in this 86 track box set, from big band sides, via duets with Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Louis Jordan and The Mills Brothers to the classic live recordings from the Town Hall and Symphony Hall with the All Stars.

Compiled and produced for release by Joop Visser.

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