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Satchmo the Great

The story of Louis Armstrong and his band's global journey, as they share the universal language of jazz, bridging cultural divides and spreading joy.

Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong and his band tour the world as American goodwill ambassadors, bringing jazz to four continents. The film portrays Armstrong's life through music, including a standout scene where Armstrong performs "St. Louis Blues" with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, moving blind songwriter W. C. Handy to tears.

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Info about Satchmo the Great

Studio(s): CBS

Originally Released: United States, Oct 04, 1957

Production Country: United States

Genres:Biography, Documentary, Music