Louis Armstrong

Louis Daniel Armstrong (August 4, 1901 in New Orleans, Louisiana - July 6, 1971), nicknamed "Satchmo," "Satch," and "Pops," was an American trumpeter and vocalist. He is among the most influential figures in jazz music, after a career that spanned five decades.

Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Armstrong came to prominence in the 1920s as an inventive trumpet and cornet player. He was a foundational influence in jazz, shifting the focus of the music from collective improvisation to solo performance. In addition to his trumpet playing, Armstrong was renowned for his charismatic stage presence and his instantly recognizable voice. By the 1950s, he was a national musical icon, appearing not only in concert, but also on radio, on television and in films.

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Louis Daniel Armstrong (August 4, 1901 in New Orleans, Louisiana - July 6, 1971), nicknamed "Satchmo," "Satch," and "Pops," was an American trumpeter and vocalist. He is among the most influential figures in jazz music, after a career that spanned five decades.

Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Armstrong came to prominence in the 1920s as an inventive trumpet and cornet player. He was a foundational influence in jazz, shifting the focus of the music from collective improvisation to solo performance. In addition to his trumpet playing, Armstrong was renowned for his charismatic stage presence and his instantly recognizable voice. By the 1950s, he was a national musical icon, appearing not only in concert, but also on radio, on television and in films.

Armstrong's many honors include a 1965 Grammy Award for his vocal performance of his most successful single, "Hello, Dolly!" In 2017, he was posthumously inducted into the Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame.

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