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Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong was an American jazz trumpeter and vocalist whose career spanned over 50 years. This New Orleans native is perhaps the most influential pioneer of jazz music in its history. Please place any questions you may have about "Satchmo" into this category.
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Where was Louis Armstrong memorial concert?
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"Satchmo" could have had his pick as to where to be buried. He decided to be buried close to his house in Flushing Cememtery (Queens, N.Y.C.). He lived in Corona Queens, just a short walk from Flushing Meadow Park. He lived in a modest working class neighborhood. When asked once about why he lived there, his reply was simple. These are my people. I know them, they know me. They look after me. His plot is in section 9 of Flushing Cememtery and his grave is listed on "findagrave.com".
Who was Louis Armstrong's mother?
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i think that Louis Armstrongs sister died because she waS TO EXCIDED to go see her brother that she went in front of car and didnt even know that it was on and the person in the car did it on perpose and ran over her.
Was Louis Armstrong and lance Armstrong related?
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No, not as far as anyone can tell. Louis never showed much aptitude for bicycling and Lance has so far avoided learning to play wind instruments. Lance is also not related to Neil Armstrong.
Where did Louis Armstrong go to highschool?
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Louis Armstrong did not attend high school; he dropped out of school altogether at the age of eleven.
What was Louis Armstrong's dad name?
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His dad's name is William Armstrong and his mom's name is Mary Albert.
What is some info on Louis Armstrong?
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Louis Armstrong was known as Pops, Dippermouth and Satchmo, the latter from "satchel mouth" (his childhood habit of keeping things in his mouth to prevent other kids from taking them).
He was born in New Orleans on the August 4, 1901. His first horn was a cornet, but he became more famous playing jazz on his trumpet.
Known to sweat profusely while singing under hot lights, Armstrong made his handkerchief a regular prop in his later performances.
He is one of very few musical performers for whom a major airport has been named. On the 100th anniversary of his birth, the main aviation facility in New Orleans was officially renamed "Louis Armstrong International Airport."
How many awards does Louis Armstrong have?
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The 1964 Grammy for Hello Dolly, eleven Grammy Hall of Fame recordings, a 1995 US Postage Stamp, the 1990 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the 1978 Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame,his own Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the New Orleans Airport is named after him.
Who was Louis Armstrong's idol?
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Elvis really liked Dean Martins smooth style and mannerisms according to many who knew him
How did Louis Armstrong help people?
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Because he was a famous and thoughtfull musician to family and kids
What films has Louis Armstrong been in?
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According to IMDB:
Hello, Dolly! (1969) .... Louis, Orchestra Leader
A Man Called Adam (1966) .... Willie Ferguson
Auf Wiedersehen (1961) .... Louis Armstrong and his Band
Paris Blues (1961) .... Wild Man Moore
Kærlighedens melodi (1959) .... Musician with orchestra
Paloma, La (1959) .... Sänger, himself
Glory Alley (1952) .... Shadow Johnson
Pillow to Post (1945) .... Orchestra Leader
Cabin in the Sky (1943) .... The Trumpeter
Going Places (1938) .... Gabe
Dr. Rhythm (1938) .... Trumpet player
Artists & Models (1937) .... Specialty
Pennies from Heaven (1936) .... Henry
Ex-Flame (1930) .... Trumpet Player Louis Armstrong
As you can see, in a lot of these he played himself or is merely credited as "trumpet player."
What is Louis Armstrong known for?
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Louis Daniel Armstrong was a famous American jazz musician during the early 20th century. He was born in New Orleans and was best known for his skilled trumpet playing, characteristically deep voice, and charisma.
What is Joseph King Oliver's favorite color?
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His favorite food is a Chicken Cutlet Sandwich with mayonnaise.
What year did Louis Armstrong make his first song?
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Louis Armstrong became famous by playing jazz on Kid Ory's band,also he learned to play the cornet in Kid Ory's Band
Was Louis Armstrong called louie Armstrong?
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He was the most influential musician in the early years of jazz in the 1920s and 1930's and died in 1971 at the age of 69. Louis Armstrong was one of the world's greatest jazz trumpeters of all time. He also did some singing like "What a Wonderful World", or "It Don't Mean a Thing if it Ain't Got That Swing", or the ever-famous "Hello Dolly." In 2001, the major airport in his hometown of New Orleans was renamed Louis Armstrong International in his honor.
How of when Louis Armstrong he died?
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He shot a gun in celebration of the new year and was arrested.
What was the last song Louis Armstrong played before he died?
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His last song was What a Wonderful World. It hit number one on the US Charts, making Armstrong, at the age of 67, the oldest person to have a number one hit.
When did Louis Armstrong retire?
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He didn't steal bread... He shot a real gun on New Year's Eve. One day his friend brought a cap gun to a New Years Eve party and Louis brought a real one. His friend shot his up then Louis did too. Louis just wanted to make noise but a police was on duty that night and took him to jail then he went to court and got sent to Colored Waifs' Home For Boys.
When and were was Louis Armstrong born?
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Louis Armstrong was born on August 4, 1901.
What does Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington have in common?
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they both were jazz singers
How much time did Louis Armstrong spend in new York?
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He wanted to be the very best.like no one ever was.
to play the trumpet was his quest.
to learn it was his cause!
he would travel across the city.
searching far and wide.
each trumpet player
to understand.
the talent that he had!
lois armstrong!
What did Louis Armstrong enjoy?
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louis armstrong hobbies are sining blues and playing hiw trupet
What are the lyrics of the song 'What a Wonderful World' by Louis Armstrong?
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- Louis Armstrong was primarily a jazz musician who played cornet and trumpet. He is credited with having an influence on music that reached far beyond jazz. Armstrong helped create new elements in jazz music, such as the trumpet solo and creating personal, expressive musical themes. Elements of jazz, opera, and blues among others can be found in his many performances both instrumental and vocal.
Armstrong was also a great jazz singer, collaborating with greats such as Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, and Bessie Smith. And while scat-style singing had been around for a while, it was Louis Armstrong that mastered it and recorded it successfully. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
- Louis Armstrong was one of the most popular jazz singers of the 20th century. he started his career as a cornet player and then later began his career as a singer.
