Louis Armstrong and Bessie Smith are pivotal figures in the history of jazz, each contributing significantly to its development and popularization. Armstrong, as a groundbreaking trumpeter and vocalist, introduced innovative techniques and improvisation that shaped jazz's melodic and rhythmic foundations. Bessie Smith, known as the "Empress of the Blues," brought emotional depth and storytelling to her performances, influencing jazz vocal styles and paving the way for future artists. Together, they helped elevate jazz as a major cultural force in America, blending blues and improvisation into a vibrant art form.
Bessie Smith was born in 1894 and died in 1937, just toward the end of the Depression (1940). She is considered to be one of the greatest female blues singer ever and was often called "The Empress of the Blues." She was as popular as Louis Armstrong during that period.
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Bessie smith last husband was Jack Gee
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Louis Armstrong was divorced from his first wife, Daisy Parker, in 1931. He later married Lil Hardin Armstrong in 1924, but they divorced in 1938. His third marriage was to Alpha Smith in 1942, which also ended in divorce in 1946.
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Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Bessie Smith.
1. Ella Fitzgerald. 2. Frank Sinatra. 3. Bing Crosby. Maybe others.
yes, she dueted with several people... most famously with Louis Armstrong, Bessie smith, frank Sinatra and joe bass to name but a few.
Bessie Smith was born in 1894 and died in 1937, just toward the end of the Depression (1940). She is considered to be one of the greatest female blues singer ever and was often called "The Empress of the Blues." She was as popular as Louis Armstrong during that period.
Bessie Smith recorded with: Sidney Bechet, Fletcher Henderson and many members from his band, Clarence Williams, James P. Johnson, Charlie Green, Joe Smith, Louis Armstrong, John Hammond, Ed Allen,Benny Goodman, Jack Teagarden and Tommy Ladnier. Though there could be more. Hope that was enough!=P
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Usually "Blues" was in the harlem renaissance because much racism was written about in the 1900's. A few examples are Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong,Billie Holiday, and ma rainey
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Bessie Smith.