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Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong is a popular Jazz artist from United States, born on .

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 trumpet and cornet 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 . Popular albums include "La Vie En Rose", "Louis Wishes You a Cool Yule", "Ella and Louis", "Ella & Louis Christmas", "The Best of the Hot 5 & Hot 7 Recordings", "Louis Armstrong and King Oliver" and "Porgy and Bess".