-Came from a poor family in New Orleans
- Nicknamed "SATCHMO"
-Born on August 4, 1901
-Son of a prostitute and mostly absent father
ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS MUSICIANS OF HARLEM RENAISSANCE
Louis Armstrong (1901-1971)
-Armstrong was a beloved American icon and cultural ambassador who commanded an international fan group
-Nineteen "Top Ten" records including "Stardust", "What a Wonderful World", "When The Saints Go Marching In", "Dream a Little Dream of Me", "Ain't Misbehavin'", "You Rascal You", and "Stompin' at the Savoy"
-1922 Armstrong was invited to move to Chicago to play second cornet in a Creole Jazz band
-1942 Armstrong married a dancer from the cotton club where his band was seen performing many times
-1950's and 1960's Armstrong appeared in films and made many international tours
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American trumpeter, composer, singer, and occasional actor
Follow along with the lyrics of "What a Wonderful World":