Louis Armstrong
"There is two kinds of music, the good, and the bad. I play the good kind."
Biography
Born: August 4, 1901, in New Orleans, Louisiana
Died: July 6, 1971 in New York
As a child, Louis Armstrong, grew up in poverty and to earn some money, he did odd jobs. Around the time he was born, jazz as not very popular and therefore was heard little. Still a child, Armstrong was sent to Colored Waifs Home as a juvenile delinquent. It was there where he learned to play the cornet, a valved wind instrument that is part of the trumpet family. After playing for some time, playing music became a passion for Louis Armstrong.
Died: July 6, 1971 in New York
As a child, Louis Armstrong, grew up in poverty and to earn some money, he did odd jobs. Around the time he was born, jazz as not very popular and therefore was heard little. Still a child, Armstrong was sent to Colored Waifs Home as a juvenile delinquent. It was there where he learned to play the cornet, a valved wind instrument that is part of the trumpet family. After playing for some time, playing music became a passion for Louis Armstrong.
"What we play is life." -Louis Armstrong
Musical Career
In 1922, Louis Armstrong already led a band in Chicago, Illinois. It was there he met the pianist, Lil Hardin. In 1924, they got married, but were later separated in 1931. Armstrong fame grew as he played in larger orchestras (one of them being Fletcher Henderson's Band). Playing in that band, Armstrong made his most important early records, the Hot Fives and Sevens. Not before long, Louis Armstrong became a soloist and entertained people with his tune and swings. In mostly all of Armstrong's movies, radio, and television appearances, he was featured as a good-humored entertainer. By 1929, Armstrong became a famous musician.
The culture of the 20's encouraged Louis Armstrong to fulfill his dreams. With new music, jazz becoming more popular, and more money for the middle class to have for entertainment, Armstrong had the opportunity to do what he desired. Today, Louis Armstrong is still the greatest impact on the evolution of jazz, itself.
The culture of the 20's encouraged Louis Armstrong to fulfill his dreams. With new music, jazz becoming more popular, and more money for the middle class to have for entertainment, Armstrong had the opportunity to do what he desired. Today, Louis Armstrong is still the greatest impact on the evolution of jazz, itself.