Glossary entry for
Armstrong, Louis
Louis Armstrong (1900-1971), known to many simply as "Satchmo," was perhaps the greatest
jazz trumpet player ever. Born in New Orleans, Armstrong defined jazz in
many ways, created scat, glamorized his nation, tactfully dealt with an oppressive social system
and beat it, and has influenced seventy years' worth of musicians. He seemed to, and indeed
claimed to, have enjoyed every moment of his career. His buoyant and good-natured personality
on stage is said to have been reflective of his general humor. Still, his music stands on its own.
- The Red Hot Jazz site has an excellent page on Louis Armstrong here
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