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A FAMOUS JAZZ MUSICIAN BY ARELLA HILL Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong

Louis Armstrong Born : August 1901, New Orleans Died : July 6, 1917 Corona, Queens Died from heart attack Known as “Pops”, and “Satchmo”

Louis Armstrong Jazz, Dixieland, Swing, Traditional Pop Played Trumpet. Some S0ngs: “What a Wonderful World” “ Hello Dolly” “ Blueberry Hill” “ Dream a Little Dream of Me”

Louis Armstrong Dropped out of school in 3 rd grade Very poor Reform school after firing a gun Released at 14

Louis Armstrong 1 sister, Beatrice Mother, Mayann Father abandoned family

Louis Armstrong Bought an old, beat up trumpet Practiced and learned how to play the trumpet Talked to a band director to join them Became leader of the band

Louis Armstrong Joe “King” Oliver liked Louis’s talent Joe became Louis’s mentor Louis ran errands in return for King’s kindness

Louis Armstrong Became the greatest jazz musician Made many records such as “Negros Who Work On Broadway” and “52 nd Street at Night”

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