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Louis Armstrong
(Aug. 04, 1901 - July 06, 1971)
Louis Armstrong was an American jazz musician. Armstrong was a charismatic, innovative performer whose musical skills and bright personality transformed jazz from a rough regional dance music into a popular art form. Probably the most famous jazz musician of the 20th century, he first achieved fame as a trumpeter, but towards the end of his career he was best known as a vocalist and was one of the most influential jazz singers. He worked with Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Bing Crosby and Sidney Bechet.
Louis Armstrong was an American jazz musician. Armstrong was a charismatic, innovative performer whose musical skills and bright personality transformed jazz from a rough regional dance music into a popular art form. Probably the most famous jazz musician of the 20th century, he first achieved fame as a trumpeter, but towards the end of his career he was best known as a vocalist and was one of the most influential jazz singers. He worked with Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Bing Crosby and Sidney Bechet.
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