Louis Armstrong at 125, America at 250
Off-Campus Arts Event
Louis Armstrong at 125, America at 250
Led by trombonist Sam Chess, this evening celebrates the life and work of the iconic Louis Armstrong, whose music laid the foundation for jazz, modern music, and American culture
FREE
Lincoln Center - David Rubenstein Atrium
July 05, 2026 | 6:00 pm
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Event Details

Led by trombonist Sam Chess, this evening celebrates the life and work of the iconic Louis Armstrong, whose music laid the foundation for jazz, modern music, and American culture. For Wynton Marsalis, Louis Armstrong is the foundational "transcendent genius" of jazz, representing the pinnacle of musical artistry, soulfulness, and humanity.

Presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center

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Location

Lincoln Center
David Rubenstein Atrium
1887 Broadway
New York, NY 10023

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