Louis Armstrong

Born: August 4, 1901, in New Orleans, LA

Died: 1971

American trumpet player & scat singer, he’s one of the most influential people in the history of jazz.

Been called an “inventive” trumpeter and cornet player.

Dropped out of school at 11, joined quartet of boys singing in streets for $. 

Had 19 “Top Ten” records, including “Stardust”,“What a Wonderful World” & “When The Saints Go Marching In.”

Did 10+ films, often playing himself.

Posthumously awarded Lifetime Achievement Grammy in 1972.

Nicknamed Pops, he had a giant personality both as a stage performer & as a public figure.

“Musicians don’t retire; they stop when there’s no more music in them.”