Before talking in detail about Louis Armstrong and the development of jazz music, there is a quote from Wynton Marsalis that portray how important Armstrong and his performances to the development of Jazz music. “Louis Armstrong is Jazz. He represents what the music is all about.”- Wynton Marsalis (“Louis”). In 1929, Armstrong recorded “(What Did I Do To Be So) Black and Blue.” It illustrates the characteristic of Jazz with some primary innovation and Armstrong also advocates against racial discrimination
Billie Holiday was considered the “voice of jazz” of her generation and her style has remained poignant as she developed her own unique way of controlling phrasing and tempo. Her voice technique was never considered anywhere near perfect, but it was rather the way she conveyed emotions in her songs that truly moved people, as she made songs her own. As Holiday said, “I hate straight singing. I have to change a tune to my own way of doing it. That’s all I know.” She came from a background of intense
Recognized as the most influential jazz musician, Louis Armstrong led jazz revolution in its early development. From New Orleans to Chicago and New York, he took different roles as a sidemen, trumpet and cornet player, vocalist, band leader, composer, musician and entertainer. Notably, his creation of solo improvisation let jazz depart from collective improvisation and become a solo art. Also, his virtuosity of playing the cornet and the skilled use of the upper register of trumpet amazed the public
Dizzy Gillespie John Birks Gillespie, known to most as Dizzy Gillespie, was one of the most imaginative bebop jazz artists in the industry. When he was born in South Carolina, no one expected they were looking at someone who would help form a new style of jazz. As we go back through Gillespie’s life, one can’t help but be astonished at the pure creativity and innovation that lead him to be one of the great jazz legends. Dizzy Gillespie was born on October 21, 1917 in Cheraw, South Carolina to
Maynard Ferguson is one of the best renowned jazz artist, trumpet player, director, and composer of jazz pieces that the twentieth century has seen. He was a truly gifted musician starting from a young age. In his long standing career, Ferguson was able to accomplish so many great things. Walter Maynard Ferguson was born in Verdun, Canada on May 4th, 1928(All About Jazz). Since Fergusons parents were musicians, it was fitting that they had a humongous influence early in his life. Even though he
This project is about the legacy of Aaliyah. It will give you the details about Aaliyah's musical background and tell you about when she first started singing. It will also tell you the reasons why I choose to do my project on her. I will talk about where she grew up at, her family life, and what schools she attended. I will also describe the start of her career as a singer, dancer, and actress. This project will not only focus on when she was living, but it will also talk about the cause
songs” made by Louis Armstrong. Nearly all of songs in this album are played by Brass band.( A brass band is a musical ensemble generally consisting entirely of brass instruments, most often with a percussion section. Ensembles that include brass and woodwind instruments can in certain traditions also be termed brass band. Some common instruments appear in brass band which are Soprano cornet, Cornet, Flugelhorn, Baritone horn, Tenor trombone, Brass trombone, Euphonium and Tuba. ) Armstrong was one of
Crosby said, “He is the beginning and the end of music in America.” (1) Louis Armstrong is without doubt one of the most influential musicians of the early 20th century and the most influential within the realm of Jazz music. His influence is undeniable, with other performers such as Frank Sinatra and Billie Holiday cited as owing a great deal to Armstrong. As a virtuoso trumpet player, cornet player, and distinctive vocal artist, Louis was an indomitable force in Jazz and popular music. Just as his musical
What do most musicians live like before their career? Many would suspect that any 1st chair player would have played music from a young age, but most people wouldn't expect a talented musician to have lived like Biff Wilcox once did. Wilcox has a history of violence that nobody who met him today would realize due to his facade of discipline and his passion for music. He may now be a skilled musician and trumpet fanatic, but, not long ago, his skills and interest in music were trumped by his love
One of my favorite Jazz album is John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme”. In his undeniably moving experience, Coltrane thanks God for helping him purify his soul and discontinue his use of drugs and alcohol. This quartet was recorded in December 1964 and released by Impulse! Records in February 1965. "A Love Supreme" is considered to be one of Coltrane’s greatest works, due to the fact that it melded the hard bop sensibilities of his early career with modal jazz and free jazz styles he adopted later. The