Louis Armstrong

Louis Daniel Armstrong (August 4, 1901{{ref|birthday}} – July 6, 1971) (also known by the nicknames Satchmo and Pops) was an American jazz musician. Probably the most famous jazz musician of the 20th century, Armstrong was a charismatic, innovative performer whose musical skills and bright personality transformed jazz from a rough regional dance music into a popular art form. Armstrong first achieved fame as a trumpeter, but was also one of the most influential jazz singers, and towards the end of his career was best known as a vocalist.

References

• Armstrong, Louis. Satchmo: My Life in New Orleans. ISBN 0306802767
• Armstrong, Louis and Thomas Brothers. Armstrong, in His Own Words: Selected Writings. ISBN 019514046X
• Cogswell, Michael. Armstrong: The Offstage Story. ISBN 1888054816
• Meckna, Michael. Satchmo: The Louis Armstrong Encyclopedia. ISBN 0313301379