Charismatic, innovative performer whose musical skills and bright personality transformed jazz from a rough regional dance music into a popular art form. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 publicity photo of a young and beaming Armstrong holding his trumpet, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “My best wishes to Johnny Keys from Louis Armstrong 10/19/31.” A single tack hole to each corner, scattered light edge toning and soiling and mild silvering to darker areas, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
