Louis Armstrong's home in the Corona section of Queens has long been open to the public, but now everyone will be welcome at a beautiful new museum across the street, The Louis Armstrong Center.
Louis Armstrong's home in Queens is open to the public, but now everyone is welcome at a museum across the street, The Louis Armstrong Center.He was called "Satchmo," and "Pops" by his friends, but Louis "Louie" Armstrong was one of the most famous Americans of the 20th century.
Armstrong is still remembered for singing "What a Wonderful World" but his world was centered in Queens and the new center there is a fitting tribute to this giant of jazz. "He was a global icon. He traveled to over 62 different countries, but he came home to Corona," said Regina Bain, Executive Director.For a man of his means, it is modest, but a visit there is always meaningful especially for musicians like Jon Faddis.The one he played when he bought ice cream for the local kids.
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