Louis Daniel Armstrong (August 4, 1901 – July 6, 1971), nicknamed "Satchmo", "Satch", and "Pops", was an American trumpeter and vocalist. He was among the most influential figures in jazz. His career spanned five decades and several eras in the history of jazz. He received numerous accolades including the Grammy Award for Best Male Vocal Performance for Hello, Dolly! in 1965, as well as a posthumous win for the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1972, and induction into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame in 2017. More about Louis Armstrong
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Armstrong was born and raised in New Orleans. Coming to prominence in the 1920s as an inventive trumpet and cornet player, Armstrong was a foundational influence in jazz, shifting the focus of the music from collective improvisation to solo performance. Around 1922, he followed his mentor, Joe "King" Oliver, to Chicago to play in the Creole Jazz Band . He earned a reputation at "cutting contests", and his fame reached band leader Fletcher Henderson. He moved to New York City, where he became a featured and musically influential band soloist and recording artist. By the 1950s, he was a national musical icon, appearing regularly in radio and television broadcasts and on film.The most expensive item with a signature of Louis Armstrong (2022 Topps Sterling LOUIS ARMSTRONG Cut Signature 1/1) was sold in June 2022 for $1999.99 while the cheapest item (Louis Armstrong : Musician : Signature Cut) found a new owner for $0.98 in March 2010.
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James Hannaham By the Book Interview (08/26/22): “Wasn’t it Louis Armstrong who said there are only two types of music — good and bad?” says the author and visual artist, whose new novel is “Didn’t Nobody Give a Shit What Happened to Carlotta.” “I feel the same about books. I like good.”