Hamilton Jazz Society is also recalling Satchmo's visit with some special requests made famous by Louis Armstrong at its March 24 monthly Jazz on a Sunday Evening event.
Event organisers Richard Swainson and TOTi Trust (Theatre of the Impossible) say as news has spread, surprise that Satchmo came to Hamilton is replaced by delight and recollections.
Richard is keen to see people who were in the 1963 audiences attend the commemoration.
Veteran photographer Bill Lindberg captured the star chatting to fans thronged outside the theatre and took a photograph of Satchmo on the theatre balcony - buried a decade ago within the theatre's entrance redevelopment.
Half a century ago in Wellington, the "world famous jazz trumpeter" was welcomed by then US Ambassador Anthony B. Akers.
US Consul General James E Donegan will unveil the commemorative plaque.
Two plaques have graced Founders Theatre walls. They were installed in 1996 to commemorate locals who gained stardom on the international stage - Oscar Natska (1912-1951) and Dame Malvina Major. The plaques are in storage in the Waikato Museum.
Hamilton's TOTI Trust and Dr Richard Swainson presented the celebration idea to Hamilton City Councillors last month.
The jazz society is also keen to recognise a man who had a huge impact on the jazz music scene.
On March 24, top Auckland band Prima Swing Riot, plays the society's monthly meeting at the Centennial Lounge, Te Rapa Racecourse.
During the evening many Louis Armstrong tunes will be played and the society wants it to be something of a re-union for the many people who have attended the jazz club during the last 29 years.
They can sit and listen, or dance on the big dance floor. The show will run 5-9pm. Meals full bar facilities available.
There is a lift for anyone who has difficulty with stairs and convenient car parking.
Members, former members and guests will be welcome.
