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Cape Cod connection with Louis Armstrong

Harwich resident Jack Bradley (left) with Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong House
Harwich resident Jack Bradley (left) with Louis Armstrong

The late great Louis Armstrong was one of the world's most popular entertainers. He forged a friendship with Harwich resident Jack Bradley, whose memorabilia collection has become a vital part of Armstrong's legacy. CAI's John Basile talks with Cape Cod musician Mike Persico and Ricky Riccardi, with the Louis Armstrong House in New York about Armstrong and Bradley's friendship. Riccardi serves as the museum's Director of Research Collections.

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