Louis_Armstrong - Lionel Hampton kisses Lucille Armstrong at unveiling of Louis Armstrong statue

Lionel Hampton kisses Lucille Armstrong at unveiling of Louis Armstrong statue

Musician Lionel Hampton kisses Mrs. Lucille Armstrong, widow of Louis Armstrong, on the cheek during the unveiling of a 12-foot statue of her husband at ceremonies in Armstrong Park in New Orleans on April 15, 1980. The park dedicated to the city’s most famous jazz musician is located next to the French Quarter. (UPI Photo/Pat Benic/Files)


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