Louis Armstrong

BY: RAUL AND OMAR

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Louis Armstrong was born on August 4, 1901 , in New Orleans
,Louisiana, the birth place of jazz. He is considered the most
important improviser in jazz , and he thought the world to swing .
Armstrong , fandly know as Stachmo (which is short for
Satchelmouth refering to the size of his mouth )or Pops, had a
sense of humor , natural and unassuming manner , and positive
disposition that made everyone around him feel good. With his
infectious ,wide grin and instanly recognized gravely voice ,he won
the hearts of people everywhere . He had an exciting and innotive
style of playing that musicians imitate to this day. Throughout his
career , Armstrong spread the language of jazz around the world ,
serving as an international ambassador of swing . His profound
impact on the music of the 20th century into the 21st century.

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Louis Armstrong married Daisy Parker, his childhood sweetheart . He
divorced a short time later . When Armstrong was playing in Olivers
Creole Jazz Band ,he met the piano player and arranger for the
band . Her name was Lilian Hardin ,his soon to be his wife .

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The two main hits Louis Armstrong did was Hello Dolly and What a
Wonderful World. Hello Dolly , was a international hit and knocked
the Beatles off the top of the charts.
He was important to the turn of century , because he was a famous
person who played the trumpet .