Louis Armstrong

Louis Daniel Armstrong, nicknamed "Satchmo", "Satch" and "Pops", was an American trumpeter and vocalist. He was one of the most influential figures in jazz. His career spanned five decades and several eras in jazz history.

American jazz trumpeter and singer (1901–1971).

Birth

  • Birthdate: August 4, 1901
  • Place of birth: New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States

Death

  • Date of death: July 6, 1971
  • Place of death: New York, New York, United States

Cause of death

Murder

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