Louis & Lucille Armstrong
The happy home of the father of jazz
The trumpeter Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong and Lucille Wilson, a Cotton Club dancer and his fourth and final wife, who finally gave him a stable home through nearly three decades on the road.
01Why it matters
Behind the smile of the father of jazz was a steady, domestic love; their Queens home is now a museum.
02The conflict
Endless touring and the racism of the era.
03The iconic moment
"What a Wonderful World," recorded in his final years with Lucille at home.
04What survived
The Louis Armstrong House in Queens; "What a Wonderful World."
05Frequently asked questions
Who were Louis & Lucille Armstrong?
The trumpeter Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong and Lucille Wilson, a Cotton Club dancer and his fourth and final wife, who finally gave him a stable home through nearly three decades on the road.
Why is the story of Louis & Lucille Armstrong famous?
Behind the smile of the father of jazz was a steady, domestic love; their Queens home is now a museum.
How does the story of Louis & Lucille Armstrong end?
"What a Wonderful World," recorded in his final years with Lucille at home. The Louis Armstrong House in Queens; "What a Wonderful World."
Is the story of Louis & Lucille Armstrong real?
Yes, Louis & Lucille Armstrong is based on real people and events.
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