Louis Under the Stars is a studio album by Louis Armstrong released in 1958 on Verve Records. It was produced by Norman Granz, who also supervised the recording sessions in August 1957 in New York. The album features Armstrong accompanied by an orchestra conducted by Russell Garcia, with arrangements blending classic jazz with a smooth orchestral style.
The repertoire includes popular standards such as 'I Only Have Eyes for You', 'You Turned the Tables on Me', and 'East of the Sun (and West of the Moon)'. The recording highlights Armstrong's distinctive voice and trumpet in a more intimate and romantic context than other works of the time. The album was well received by critics and is considered one of Armstrong's best albums on Verve.
Although not a massive commercial success upon release, Louis Under the Stars has been reissued multiple times and is appreciated by collectors. The original cover shows Armstrong against a starry background, reflecting the title. The album is part of his late career, when he frequently collaborated with Granz.