A tribute to blues composer W.C. Handy recorded with the All Stars, widely regarded as one of Armstrong's finest studio albums.
A programme of Fats Waller songs, another Columbia tribute with the All Stars. Warm, swinging and full of humour.
The first duet album with Ella Fitzgerald, backed by the Oscar Peterson quartet. Relaxed standards sung with easy chemistry.
A studio meeting with pianist Oscar Peterson and his trio. Intimate, small-group readings of standards.
The second duet album with Ella Fitzgerald, again with Oscar Peterson's group. More standards in the same warm vein.
Armstrong and Fitzgerald sing Gershwin's opera in a jazz setting - a lavish orchestral duet album.
A collection of spirituals and gospel songs with the Sy Oliver Choir. Heartfelt and unhurried.
A tribute to his mentor Joe "King" Oliver, revisiting the early New Orleans jazz repertoire with the All Stars.
The album behind the title song that topped the US chart and knocked the Beatles off number one. Bright, popular late-career Armstrong.
Armstrong's swinging takes on songs from Disney films. Playful and charming.
The album named for his gentle, enduring hit. A warm, string-laden late statement.