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
Louis Armstrong, one of the most well known names in the history of jazz music, he influenced countless musicians and revolutionized the world of jazz and popular music. This biography takes a closer look at Louis' famous pieces and his most substancial life achievements.Firstly, his most famous piece "What A Wonderful World" released in 1968 is a slow pace jazz song 2:20 in length. This is played in four-four time in the key of F major. The song incorporates Louis soulful and raspy vocals strings
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
Louis Armstrong was a very talented scat singer; his talented style comes from his unique way of playing the trumpet. Louis Armstrong was born August 4, 1901 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Mary Albert and William Armstrong. His father worked as a factory worker and abandoned his family shortly after Louis’ birth; where his mother was forced to turn to prostitution to support their family, leaving Louis with his grandmother quite often. Louis ended up dropping out of school in the fifth grade to
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
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
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 was arguable one of the greatest trumpet players of all time, Ferguson was introduced to violin and piano by the age of four (All About Jazz). Fergusons first encounter with the lovely tone of the cornet/trumpet
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
large amounts of experience fighting. Biff often stole and was part of a network of gangs, including one involved in the famous "Rumble Fish Shooting." This often got him involved in violence that took its toll on his body. These were all a negative influence on Biff, but, eventually, he reached a turning point in his life due to them. Wilcox was hospitalized for, by his description, "a few weeks," at the age of 18 for extreme lacerations across his body; these were, supposedly, caused while Biff was