Album: Fundamentals by Louis Armstrong (2008)
Genre: Jazz | Style: Blues
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Louis Armstrong (August 4, 1901 - July 6, 1971), nicknamed Satchmo or Pops, was an American jazz trumpeter and singer from New Orleans, Louisiana. Coming to prominence in the 1920s as an "inventive" cornet and trumpet player, Armstrong was a foundational influence in jazz, shifting the focus of the music from collective improvisation to solo performance. With his instantly-recognizable gravelly voice, Armstrong was also an influential singer, demonstrating great dexterity as an improviser, be... Part of the New Orleans, Louisiana, USA music scene. Associated with Jazz movement. Known for Blues style.

Related Artists: Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday

Music Scene: Part of the New Orleans, Louisiana, USA music scene. Associated with Jazz movement. Known for Blues style.

Tags: Jazz, Blues, 2000s, Compilation


Fundamentals

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