Louis Armstrong Remembered by Gregory Porter
Marking the 50th anniversary since we lost one of the most influential jazz artists in history, Louis Armstrong. Gregory Porter celebrates his incredible musical achievements.
This year marks the 50th anniversary since we lost one of the most influential jazz artists in history, Louis Armstrong. Gregory Porter celebrates his incredible musical achievements, paying tribute to his unique vocal style and trailblazing musicianship, as well as the importance of his success as a black man in a very divided society through the decades.
Hear Gregory express his own gratitude for Satchmo’s legacy as he handpicks the tracks which mean the most to him and details how they inspired his own sound.
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Louis Armstrong
Hello, Dolly!
- Housewives Choice (Various Artists).
- Music & Memories.
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Louis Armstrong
Potato Head Blues
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Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five
Heebie Jeebies
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Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra
Ain't Misbehavin'
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Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra
Stardust
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Louis Armstrong
Jeepers Creepers (Original Version)
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Louis Armstrong
When The Saints Go Marchin' In
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Bing Crosby & Louis Armstrong
Gone Fishin' (feat. John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra)
- Cool Couples (Various Artists).
- Sanctuary.
- 3.
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Louis Armstrong
A Kiss To Build A Dream On
- Sleepless In Seattle (Soundtrack-1993.
- Epic.
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Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong
Summertime (Porgy and Bess)
- Melodies Of Love (Various Artists).
- Global Television.
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Louis Armstrong
We Have All The Time In The World
- The Best Of James Bond 30th Anniversa.
- EMI.
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Louis Armstrong
What A Wonderful World
- This Is My Song - Love Songs Of The 6.
- Old Gold.
Broadcasts
- Sun 1 Aug 2021 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2
- Sat 23 Jul 2022 01:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2