Louis Armstrong

Armstrong childhood was very difficult as his father, a factory worker, abandoned him soon after his birth. His mother, who was a prostitute, always left him with his maternal grandmother. Armstrong at fifth grade was obligated to leave school to work. His first job was collecting junk and delivering coal while his boss encouraged his often times to sing. Armstrong was sent to the “colored of waif’s home for boys” on the night of New…

My paper’s approach to Louis Armstrong’s small band performance in Australia is organized by song. In each of these song sections, I describe what is generally going on. Intermixed amongst my musical review, I also interject my personal feelings and perceptions to what is occurring. I have organized my structure this way in order to provide a methodical structure to my analysis. Louis Armstrong starts playing the trumpet in the first song, “When It’s Sleepy Time Down South,” almost immediately…

Dust”, “La Vie En Rose”, as well as “What a Wonderful World.” Armstrong had several nicknames such as “Satchmo”, “Pops”, and then later on, “Ambassador Satch”. Louis Armstrong was born on August 4th, 1901, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He came to prominence as an all-star virtuoso in the 1920s, and has influenced many musicians with both his trumpet styles, and unique vocals, not only by the jazz, but also by the popular music. Armstrong has had a difficult childhood, where his father was a factory…

look up Louis Armstrong, he created this masterpiece. Louis Armstrong was born on August 4, 1901, he was born in the birthplace of jazz--New Orleans, Louisiana. He was in foster care throughout his teenage years. His father abandoned the family right after Louis was born, and his mother resulted to prostitution, so he was often left with his maternal grandmother. He began working in fifth grade where he developed a interest in music, this interest lead him to his jazz career. Louis Armstrong…

Louis Armstrong Biography Louis Armstrong was born August 4, 1901. His parents were Mary Albert and William Armstrong. He had one sister and he name was Beatrice Armstrong Collins. Louis Armstrong attended Baptist and Catholic churches and Baptist Sunday school as a child. He had to overcome a lot of segregation but he also did it very well. He was skilled at singing playing the trumpet. Louis did attend school so he did get some education. Louis had four wives and two children. During his…

Louis Armstrong is known for being the man who had a gravelly singing voice and played the trumpet well. His familiar voice and many hits are known worldwide to anyone whether you be a jazz fan or not. Louis Armstrong was one of the most popular jazz icons of the 20th century, and he shaped music during that era. His music is even well-known today. This paper will explain how Armstrong modernized the Jazz industry and had a big influence on music. Music would be completely different without him.…

What a Wonderful World On August 4th, 1901, in New Orleans, Louisiana; one of the most influential jazz artist was born, not only was he a musician, he was a trumpeter, bandleader, singer, soloist, film star, and a comedian. Louis Armstrong, known for many of his popular songs such as What a Wonderful World. Being born and raised in such a bad area of New Orleans its’ nickname was “The Battlefield”, as well as an rough childhood. His father left soon after he was born, his mother was a…

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The Roaring 20s definitely roared back in the day. Filled with fun nights and music, the 1920s decade revolutionized jazz. Jazz not only changed the music industry, but also the way the world celebrated life. Jazz started out as a combination of ragtime and blues. People also state that it sounded like a bit of brass band and syncopated music. No one really knows where the word ‘jazz’ originated, but there are many theories. One theory states that jazz’s name stemmed from a musician named Jazbo…

Also to people like my mother and many of his other fans could know more about the man who they loved." Louis Armstrong is one of the most significant figures in the entire genre of jazz due to his pure determination to defy all the odds stacked against him from the day he was born furthermore Armstrong…