Louis Armstrong was a trumpeter, bandleader, singer, soloist, film star and comedian. Considered one of the most influential artists in jazz history, he is known for songs like "Star Dust," "La Via En Rose" and "What a Wonderful World."
Born August 4, 1901 and Died July 6, 1971
Born into a poor family in New Orleans, Louisiana, and was the grandson of slaves. He spent his youth in poverty, in a rough neighborhood known as “the Battlefield"
Born August 4, 1901 and Died July 6, 1971
Born into a poor family in New Orleans, Louisiana, and was the grandson of slaves. He spent his youth in poverty, in a rough neighborhood known as “the Battlefield"
Louis Armstrong performing What a Wonderful World
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In 1922, Oliver invited Armstrong to Chicago to play second cornet in his Creole Jazz Band. As a member of Oliver's band, Armstrong began his lifetime of touring and recording.
In 1964 Louis Armstrong received a Grammy for Male Vocal Performance in "Hello, Dolly!"
Titles included in the Grammy Hall of Fame
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In 1922, Oliver invited Armstrong to Chicago to play second cornet in his Creole Jazz Band. As a member of Oliver's band, Armstrong began his lifetime of touring and recording.
In 1924, he moved on to New York City to play with the Fletcher Henderson Orchestra at the Roseland Ballroom. Armstrong continued his touring and recording activities with Henderson's group and also made recordings with Sidney Bechet, Ma Rainey, and Bessie Smith.
In 1964 Louis Armstrong received a Grammy for Male Vocal Performance in "Hello, Dolly!"
Titles included in the Grammy Hall of Fame
http://www.pbs.org/jazz/biography/artist_id_armstrong_louis.htm http://historyoftheharlemrenaissance.weebly.com/musicians.html
https://www.louisarmstronghouse.org/
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