Louis Armstrong

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American jazz trumpeter, cornetist, singer and bandleader, nicknamed "Satchmo" or "Pops". Along with Fletcher Henderson he was the instigator of the second wave of jazz, Swing.
Inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1990 (Early Influence).
For his writing credits, do not use those of his wife Lil Hardin-Armstrong ("Struttin' With Some Barbecue", "Bad Boy", "Just For A Thrill", "Perdido Street Blues", "The King Of The Zulu's" among others)
Born 4 August 1901 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA (often also noted as 4 July 1900, based on erroneous information from Armstrong himself).
Died 6 July 1971 in New York City, New York, USA.

Winner of 1 Grammy Award:
- Best Vocal Performance, Male for Hello, Dolly!

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What A Wonderful World

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La vie en rose

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La Vie En Rose - Single Version

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Dream a Little Dream of Me

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Hello, Dolly!

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1970
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January 29, 1971

The National Press Club

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States

  • 1. Hello, Dolly!(Jerry Herman cover)

  • 2. Rockin' Chair(Hoagy Carmichael cover)

  • 3. Boy From New Orleans

  • 4. Die Moritat von Mackie Messer ("Mack the Knife")(Kurt Weill cover)

  • 5. Fascinating Rhythm(George Gershwin cover)

  • 6. Royal Garden Blues(Mamie Smith's Jazz Hounds cover)

  • 7. It's All Right With Me(Cole Porter cover)

  • 8. Mood Indigo(Duke Ellington and His Orchestra cover)

  • 9. A Kiss to Build a Dream On


October 29, 1970

Finsbury Park Astoria

London, England, United Kingdom

  • 1. What a Wonderful World


October 28, 1970

The Johnny Cash Show

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

  • 1. Blue Yodel No. 9 (Standing on the Corner)(Jimmie Rodgers cover)


August 27, 1970

Forum de Montréal

Montreal, Quebec, Canada


July 10, 1970

Festival Field

Newport, Rhode Island, United States

  • 1. Hello, Dolly!(Jerry Herman cover)

  • 2. When the Saints Go Marching In([traditional] cover)

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American jazz trumpeter, cornetist, singer and bandleader, nicknamed "Satchmo" or "Pops". Along with Fletcher Henderson he was the instigator of the second wave of jazz, Swing. Inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1990 (Early Influence).Fo... Read the full biography on this page.

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