Summary
This page offers information and links for the new Louis Armstrong album that was recorded at The BBC on 2 Jul 1968. You can listen to the entire album on Spotify. [Listen]
Announcement
On 22 May 2024, it was announced: “We are proud to announce LOUIS IN LONDON, the last great performance by the most influential American musician of all time, Louis Armstrong. Recorded live at the BBC on July 2, 1968, the 13-track collection will be released on standard black and exclusive blue vinyl, CD, and digital, accompanied by exclusive liner notes by Armstrong’s biographer and Director of Research Collections for the Louis Armstrong House, Ricky Riccardi, on Friday, July 12.” [Facebook Announcement]
Links
- Facebook Announcement, 22 May 2024 [View]
- Facebook Page [View]
- Instagram Page [View]
- Listen to Louis in London online [Links]
- Listen to Louis in London on Spotify [Listen]
- Louis Armstrong House [Website]
- Purchase on Amazon [ CD – LP and Others]
- YouTube Channel [View]
- What a Wonderful World, 1968 Music Video [View]
News
Below are announcements about the album. Entries are listed in chronological order and by source.
CBS (20 Jul 2024 at 9:07 AM CT)
“New Louis Armstrong live album, recorded in 1968, released” — A live album recorded by Louis Armstrong three years before his death in 1971 has been released. It’s another moment in the spotlight for the beloved musician. Michelle Miller has more. [Source]
What a Wonderful World
Video recorded live at BBC Studios in 1968. If the video doesn’t show below, view it on YouTube. [View]