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Secrets of 'genius of jazz' Louis Armstrong

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Louis Armstrong has been described as one of the greatest musicians that ever lived.

Matt Frei spoke to Terry Teachout, author of the new biography 'Pops: A Life of Louis Armstrong'.

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