Louis Armstrong was born on August 4th 1901 in New Orleans. His tough and painful childhood began when his father abandoned the family Shortly after he was born. Over the next 12 years Louis lived with his grandmother, Josephine Armstrong. At six years old Louis, and three other boys, formed a vocal quartet, It was here where he first felt his love of music grow, sometimes making up to $10 simply from those passing by tipping him, and his friends, in mere pennies.
At twelve Louis was sent to a military school for firing a gun during a New Year's Eve celebration. There he learned to play the cornet, a brass instrument very similar to the trumpet. After he was released he worked small jobs here and there and, although he no longer owned an instrument, one of his favorite things to do was to listen to the “Hot Style Jazz” of the time.
Joe King Oliver acted as Armstrong's father and teacher for a large portion of his life, giving him his first trumpet and a chance to play at some of his gigs. From there he went on to join a variety of semi-successful groups. In 1922 at the age of 21 Louis moves to Chicago to again play Joe Olivers band. Slowly being recognized for his music, on April 5, 1923 he recorded his first song as a member of King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band.
In February, 1924 he marries Lillian “Lil” Hardin. The piano player for the King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band. The following September he leaves King Oliver and moves to New York City to join the Fletcher Henderson Orchestra. He records a few songs with them. In 1925 Louis, his wife Lil, Kid Ory, Johnny Dodds, and Johnny St. …show more content…
Cyr formed a small band named; “Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five”. Finally in November of 1925 Louis of his hot five make their first recordings. It is here were he created his own style of music called the “Satchmo way”. This style became very popular among the world. On June 28 1928 he records “West End Blue” one of the most famous jazz songs ever recorded. In 1931, sadly Armstrong and Lil Hardin separated, And Louis went back to Chicago to form his own touring band. That same year he went to New Orleans for the first time in more than ten years, except this time he was greeted as a star. Armstrong was heavily influenced by his surroundings; he got different music influences from the different cities he traveled to, while also contributing major stylistic characteristics, which helped create the transition to the swing period. In his biography he states that "He taught the world to swing", and "He spread the language of jazz around the world, serving as an “international ambassador of swing." Heebie Jeebies was one of the songs featuring Armstrong's new technique, scat singing. He was given the nickname "Satchelmouth", or "Satchmo" for short, (referring to the size of his mouth) on one of his first visit's to London. Around 1930 Armstrong made his first film and radio appearances. His continued perseverance throughout his career earned him the title "Ambassador Satch." Louis' extensive travelings introduced his music to many, many people. When Louis returned to the United States, Louis hired Joe Glaser to be his manager, Glaser took care of everything and helped transform him into an international star. Glaser had Armstrong playing in all of the best theaters, dance
At twelve Louis was sent to a military school for firing a gun during a New Year's Eve celebration. There he learned to play the cornet, a brass instrument very similar to the trumpet. After he was released he worked small jobs here and there and, although he no longer owned an instrument, one of his favorite things to do was to listen to the “Hot Style Jazz” of the time.
Joe King Oliver acted as Armstrong's father and teacher for a large portion of his life, giving him his first trumpet and a chance to play at some of his gigs. From there he went on to join a variety of semi-successful groups. In 1922 at the age of 21 Louis moves to Chicago to again play Joe Olivers band. Slowly being recognized for his music, on April 5, 1923 he recorded his first song as a member of King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band.
In February, 1924 he marries Lillian “Lil” Hardin. The piano player for the King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band. The following September he leaves King Oliver and moves to New York City to join the Fletcher Henderson Orchestra. He records a few songs with them. In 1925 Louis, his wife Lil, Kid Ory, Johnny Dodds, and Johnny St. …show more content…
Cyr formed a small band named; “Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five”. Finally in November of 1925 Louis of his hot five make their first recordings. It is here were he created his own style of music called the “Satchmo way”. This style became very popular among the world. On June 28 1928 he records “West End Blue” one of the most famous jazz songs ever recorded. In 1931, sadly Armstrong and Lil Hardin separated, And Louis went back to Chicago to form his own touring band. That same year he went to New Orleans for the first time in more than ten years, except this time he was greeted as a star. Armstrong was heavily influenced by his surroundings; he got different music influences from the different cities he traveled to, while also contributing major stylistic characteristics, which helped create the transition to the swing period. In his biography he states that "He taught the world to swing", and "He spread the language of jazz around the world, serving as an “international ambassador of swing." Heebie Jeebies was one of the songs featuring Armstrong's new technique, scat singing. He was given the nickname "Satchelmouth", or "Satchmo" for short, (referring to the size of his mouth) on one of his first visit's to London. Around 1930 Armstrong made his first film and radio appearances. His continued perseverance throughout his career earned him the title "Ambassador Satch." Louis' extensive travelings introduced his music to many, many people. When Louis returned to the United States, Louis hired Joe Glaser to be his manager, Glaser took care of everything and helped transform him into an international star. Glaser had Armstrong playing in all of the best theaters, dance