This black and white image captures Louis Armstrong, one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time, standing backstage, leaning against a wall with his trumpet in hand. He appears to be waiting for his turn to perform, and is dressed in a suit and bowtie with a handkerchief peeking out of his pocket. Despite the casual pose, there is a sense of focused anticipation on his face, as if he is mentally preparing himself for the performance ahead. The image is evocative of the energy and excitement of a live music performance, and captures a moment in time when Armstrong was at the peak of his career.
