Photo: Jovan Dezort, ČTK
At the height of his career in the 1960s, jazz legend Louis Armstrong embarked on a tour across eastern Europe. Czechoslovakia was both the first and longest destination for the American trumpeter and singer. In March 1965, he spent 10 days in Prague, performing nine sold-out concerts at Lucerna with his band, the All Stars. The feat was unusual for the famed musician’s career and stands out as one of the memorable moments of Prague in the 1960s.
In March 1965, Louis Armstrong, nicknamed Satchmo, visited Prague during a period of reform in Communist Czechoslovakia, particularly in the cultural sector.
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Author: Jakub Ferenčík
