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Armstrong is believed to have been born in New Orleans on August 4, 1901, but the date has been heavily debated. Armstrong himself often claimed he was born on July 4, 1900. [6] [7] [8] His parents were Mary Estelle "Mayann" Albert and William Armstrong. Mary Albert was from Boutte, Louisiana and gave birth at home when she was about 16.
Louis Armstrong (1901–1971), nicknamed Satchmo [1] or Pops, was an American trumpeter, composer, singer and occasional actor who was one of the most influential figures in jazz and in all of American popular music. His career spanned five decades, from the 1920s to the 1960s, and different eras in jazz.
Duke Ellington (1899-1974) plays a piano during recording of the BBC television show 'Jazz 625' in London on 20th February 1964. Louis Armstrong performs on the Kraft Music Hall TV show at NBC ...
Bing & Satchmo is a 1960 studio album by Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong that was arranged and conducted by Billy May. [2] The album was recorded for Crosby's label, Project Records, and released by MGM .
Likewise, the strings (when present) are overbearing and haven't stood the test of time as well as Armstrong's warm vocals and still potent trumpet, though he isn't featured as a trumpeter all that much." Dryden praised Armstrong's duet with Velma Middleton on "You're Just In Love", and "I Want a Butter and Eggman". [1]
Much later I came to realize that, if anything, Armstrong’s contribution to jazz is not only second to none, but likely laps the field. Satchmo documentary delves into the wonders — and ...
Jordan also was an instructor at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation’s School of Music for 25 years and served as Artistic Director for the Louis Armstrong Satchmo Jazz Camp. He retired ...