Louis Armstrong books in order
American jazz musician, trumpeter and singer
- Lived
- 1901–1971
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 3
Louis Armstrong published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Swing That Music (1936). The best-known is Satchmo (1955).
Updated September 2026
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Satchmo
Louis Armstrong's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Swing That Music (1936)
Louis Armstrong, In His Own Words (1999)
Other books in order
Satchmo (1955)
About Louis Armstrong
Louis Daniel Armstrong, nicknamed "Satchmo", "Satch", and "Pops", was an American jazz and blues trumpeter and vocalist. Among the most influential figures in jazz, his career spanned five decades and several eras in the history of the genre. Armstrong received numerous accolades, including the Grammy Award for Best Male Vocal Performance for "Hello, Dolly!" in 1965, as well as a posthumous win for the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1972. His influence crossed musical genres, with inductions into the DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame, among others.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Louis Armstrong FAQ
- How many books has Louis Armstrong written?
- Louis Armstrong published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Louis Armstrong's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Satchmo.
- What is Louis Armstrong's last book?
- Swing That Music (1936).
- What is Louis Armstrong's most famous book?
- Satchmo (1955) is Louis Armstrong's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.