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
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
Born in 1901, Louis Armstrong grew up in a fatherless, poverty stricken home in New Orleans, Louisiana. The conditions were objectionable, however, they did not prevent him from becoming the best-known Jazz musician in America. From the birthplace of Jazz, to the hustle and bustle of New York, and across the world, Armstrong is a talented musician and influential figure for racial equality in the United States. His impact on New Orleans Jazz in the 1920’s combined with his own political agenda, Armstrong
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
Although his band had the same loud, bold, and flashy characteristics as Kentons band, Maynard’s band swung (Sinatra 470). “The band has a precise, hard-driving style that carried a lot of tension with it” (Gridley 257). His band excluded a few instruments from the sax and trombone section to give off a more precise and crisp sound that cut through the air (Gridley 257). Maynard was able to keep his band alive until 1965 when they were forced to disband (Gridley
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
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