I was at this concert at The Empress Hall in 1956. I was 19 at the time and in the middle of my National Service in the RAF. It was a wonderful experience seeing Louis Armstrong and his band in the flesh. I'm 86 now and can't believe it was 67 years ago when I was there. There can't be many people still alive who were lucky enough to see this concert. My Dad got to know Louis Armstrong in 1932 when he visited Great Britain and I still have a wonderful photo of my Dad and Louis and his crew on the beach at Brighton. It was my Dad who arranged a VIP trip from my RAF base in Hereford to see the concert with ringside seats and an introduction to Louis. Have you any more footage from the concert, as I would love to see it if possible. Ronnie Newman
I am 80 years of age in 2015 and clearly remember seeing Louis Armstrong playing at The Empress Hall in London. I particularly remember that after the show had ended and a lot of people had left, that Louis said. "Now that I have played for you. I am going to gig now with a few friends". Then he sat down on the edge of the stage. I think it was actually a boxing ring without the ropes and, played for another hour or more. One GREAT man.
I was at this concert at The Empress Hall in 1956. I was 19 at the time and in the middle of my National Service in the RAF. It was a wonderful experience seeing Louis Armstrong and his band in the flesh. I'm 86 now and can't believe it was 67 years ago when I was there. There can't be many people still alive who were lucky enough to see this concert. My Dad got to know Louis Armstrong in 1932 when he visited Great Britain and I still have a wonderful photo of my Dad and Louis and his crew on the beach at Brighton. It was my Dad who arranged a VIP trip from my RAF base in Hereford to see the concert with ringside seats and an introduction to Louis. Have you any more footage from the concert, as I would love to see it if possible. Ronnie Newman
Oh, my goodness!
I was there.
I was there tat night
I am 80 years of age in 2015 and clearly remember seeing Louis Armstrong playing at The Empress Hall in London. I particularly remember that after the show had ended and a lot of people had left, that Louis said. "Now that I have played for you. I am going to gig now with a few friends". Then he sat down on the edge of the stage. I think it was actually a boxing ring without the ropes and, played for another hour or more. One GREAT man.
GREAT Music, I wish I could have seen him play !!!!!!
Magic!
I thought I see him at the Albert Hall when they marched round the hall. And Danny Williams sang!!!!
I went to see his concert and also thought it was at the Albert Hall but couldn’t swear to it or the specific year other than mid to late 50’s.