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