Louis Armstrong

events in America. There are a number of extremely influential jazz musicians over the years, but I argue to say that the most influential of them were trumpet players. I believe that the most influential trumpet jazz players were Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong, Milles Davis and Roy Eldridge. These four artists were all musically gifted and were involved in the early days of jazz, where each of them innovated and influence the evolution of jazz. Dizzy Gillespie was one of American’s greatest…

This Documentary concerning American jazz trumpeter as well as singer Louis Armstrong, Louis Armstrong's (known as Satchmo or Pops) basic declaration to his initial life is a fun and incredible read. Composed with extraordinary realism, Louis conveyed a rousing story starting from his origination, to his existence with his grandmother, to his initially cherish (which was extremely disagreeable), to his initially separation (which I believe was beneficial for him), to his initially enterprise…

Music today is all because of changes then. The musicians today were influenced by those before them. Joe King Oliver influenced Louis Armstrong by training him and because of Oliver moving to Chicago, Armstrong got his start in Kid Ory’s band. Jelly Roll Morton, Joe King Oliver, Sidney Bichet, Louis Armstrong, and Duke Ellington all changed things for musicians today. Jelly Roll Morton grew up in New Orleans and started playing piano at the age of 10. In 1904 he began traveling, playing the…

Dark Sacred Night” was carefully worded. This line makes us realize that the days and nights that pass do not have to be looked upon as harsh and they have some kind of greatness to them. By using nicer words instead of black or just dark night Armstrong helps to in a way soothe the reader with kinder words. “The Colors of the Rainbow, so Pretty in the Sky” can be interpreted in many different ways depending on the listener. The most recognized and my own personal view would be that the rainbow…

He was a trumpeter, a band leader, a soloist, a comedian, a singer, and a film star. Armstrong was well known for his songs, “What a Wonderful World” and “Star Dust”, as well as some others. Joe Oliver was a mentor to Armstrong and he was showing him tips and pointers on how to use the horn and also used him as a substitute. His reputation as being a musician began to flourish around the 1920’s. because…

After listening and reading about the different styles of jazz, I found they did infact have distinct difference. The first example provided in the module was "Tiger Rag" by La Rocca. This Dixieland jazz song provided an example of the techniques used in this type of jazz. I really enjoyed the upbeat feeling of this song. Listening to the notes played, they appeared to play a rather large scale from high to low. When the music cuts out to focus one instrument it really creates a unique sound.…

Louis Armstrong is one of my favoirites jazz musicians of all times; whereas, Dizzy Gillespie 's “Salt Peanuts” is one of mine favourite bebop tunes. In my opinion, both Armstrong 's “Heebie Jeebies” and Gillespie 's “Salt Peanuts” tunes are increadible, but each of them in their own way. First of they are from different jazz sub-genres. Louis Armstrong is mainly New Orleans Jazz; in contrast, Dizzy Gillespie is a bebop musician. It is kinf of obvious that they have different forms, “Salt…

Louis Blues, Overall Armstrong wrote and performed some of the most popular and well known jazz songs of all time. Larkin states, "It is impossible to overstate Louis 'Satchmo' Armstrong's importance in jazz." He adds, "He was also more than a jazz musician he was an enormously popular entertainer"(pp. 232) Armstrong unlike other black jazz men and women, was one of the first to be welcomed in the upper echelons of white society. In addition Armstrong was also an influential…

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”. Louis being born into a very poor family made him become a very hard-working young man who helped support his mother and sister by working every type of job there was, including going out on street corners at night to sing. At age 7, he bought his first…

Billie Holiday is considered one of the most influential jazz singers of all time. Holiday was born on April 7, 1915 in Philadelphia and died on July 17, 1959. Billie Holiday struggled in her early life which was why she moved to New York and began her career, but she encountered problems even though she was successful. Billie Holiday did not live in a peaceful home while growing up. Born in Philadelphia, her birth name was Eleanor Fagan. She spent much of her childhood in Baltimore with her…