Louis Daniel Armstrong (August 4, 1901 – July 6, 1971), nicknamed Satchmo or Pops, was an American jazz trumpeter and singer from New Orleans, Louisiana.
Coming to prominence in the 1920s as an innovative cornet and trumpet player, Armstrong was a foundational influence on jazz, shifting the music's focus from collective improvisation to solo performers. With his distinctive gravelly voice, Armstrong was also an influential singer, demonstrating ...
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Date of birth:
- Aug 4, 1901
Date of death:
- Jul 6, 1971 (age 69 years)
Place of birth:
Place Musical Career Began:
Also known as:
- Satchmo,
- Pops,
- Louis Armstrong: Satchmo,
- Armstrong, Louis (Satchmo),
- Armstrong, Louis,
- Armstrong Louis,
- Luis Armstrong,
- Louis Armostrong,
- Louis Amstrong,
- Louis Arnstrong,
- Louie Armstrong,
- Loouis Aemstrong,
- Louise Armstrong
