[5] Armstrong was born and raised in New Orleans. Coming to prominence in the 1920s as an inventive trumpet and cornet player, he was a foundational influence in jazz, shifting the focus …

Jan 6, 2026 · Louis Armstrong, the leading trumpeter and one of the most influential artists in jazz history. He was also a bandleader, singer, film star, and comedian. With his great sensitivity, …

The records by Louis Armstrong and His Five–and later, Hot Seven–are the most influential in jazz. Armstrong’s improvised solos transformed jazz from an ensemble-based music into a …

Jan 17, 2024 · Louis Armstrong was an internationally famous jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and singer known for songs like “What a Wonderful World,” “Hello, Dolly!,” ”Star Dust,” and “La Vie …

Whether you're a jazz enthusiast or new to the genre, immerse yourself in the golden age of music with these unforgettable classics. Featuring digitally remastered audio and curated …

Louis Armstrong’s improvisations permanently altered the landscape of jazz by making the improvising soloist the focal point of the performance. From the beginning of his career as a …

May 6, 2025 · Armstrong’s recordings of “Weather Bird” and “West End Blues” remain today as some of the most famous and influential improvisations. He began to scat sing (improvised …

Jul 29, 2025 · Louis Armstrong's (1901-1971) contributions to jazz and popular music helped define early 20th-century American popular culture. A multihyphenate by today's standards, …

Composed dozens of songs that have become jazz standards. Performed an average of 300 concerts each year, with his frequent tours to all parts of the world earning him the nickname …

One of the first soloists on record, Louis was at the forefront of changing jazz from ensemble-oriented folk music into an art form that emphasized inventive solo improvisations.