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3 days ago · Louis Armstrong, the leading trumpeter and one of the most influential artists in jazz history. He was also a bandleader, singer, film star, and comedian. With his great sensitivity, technique, and capacity to express emotion, Armstrong led in the development of jazz into a fine art.
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- Louis Armstrong grew up in dire poverty in New Orleans, Louisiana. As a child, he worked odd jobs and sang in a boys’ quartet. In 1913 he was sent...
- Louis Armstrong is considered the leading trumpeter and one of the most influential artists in jazz history, who helped develop jazz into a fine ar...
- Louis Armstrong was the dominant influence on the swing era, when most trumpeters attempted to emulate his inclination to dramatic structure, melod...
2 days ago · The saxophonist and scholar leads a shifting and artfully unruly ensemble on this two-volume set, taking inspiration from Armstrong’s own omnivorous musical appetite.
4 hours ago · Louis Armstrong’s visit to Africa in the 20th century significantly shaped African-American relations by fostering cultural exchange, promoting racial pride, and influencing international perceptions of African Americans.
Sep 26, 2024 · What a Wonderful Worldby : - Louis Armstrong -I see trees of greenRed roses tooI see them bloomFor me and youAnd I think to myselfWhat a wonderful worldI see...
2 days ago · Documentary 'Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat' centers on how jazz musicians like Louis Armstrong were used by the CIA to deflect from a coup in Congo.
2 days ago · ‘Louis Armstrong’s America’ by Allen Lowe Review: An Original Tribute to a Titan The saxophonist and scholar leads a shifting and artfully unruly ensemble on this two-volume set, taking inspiration from Armstrong’s own omnivorous musical appetite. By Larry Blumenfeld Four cymbal strikes establish...
1 day ago · Louis Armstrong, considered one of the most influential figures in jazz, was born in 1901 Louisiana and died in New York City in 1971. How excactly did the duo hone in on the look of a 70-year story?
