1901-1971 kathleen murray. was born and raised in new orleans, louisiana in a poor family. louis...
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Louis Armstrong1901-1971
Kathleen Murray
Growing up
Was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana in a poor family.
Louis replaced King Oliver in the band Kid Ory around 1918.
He played in Fletcher Henderson band for 13 months in New York City
In 1925, Louis recorded his first Hot Five record
He influenced a lot of great jazz musicans like Miles Davis and Dave Brubeck
Musical Accomplishments
Developed a way of jazz with instrument and vocals
Appeared in more then 300 films Recorded 5 decades of hit songs
including “What a Wonderful World” “Hello, Dolly” and “Mack The Knife”
Won 1964 Male Vocalist Grammy
Joe 'King' Oliver
Louis Armstrong grew under the wing of Joe “King” Oliver in his teenage years. In 1919 when Oliver left for Chicago, Louis took his place in the Kid Ory band.
What a Wonderful World
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzJY96m3lkg
Works Cited
“Louis Armstrong Biography” Bio.True Story. 3-2-11. http://www.biography.com/articles/Louis-Armstrong-9188912?part=2
“Louis Armstrong - Chart Entries, Awards, and Honors” Satchmo.com's Tribute to Jazz Legend Louis Armstrong. 3-1-11. http://www.satchmo.com/louisarmstrong/props4pops.html
“Louis Armstrong” Louis Armstrong House Museum. 3-2-11. http://www.louisarmstronghouse.org/louie_armstrong/overview.htm
Devito, Mary. “Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong(1901-1971)” Red Hot Jazz. 3-2-11 http://www.redhotjazz.com/louie.html