American jazz pianist, composer, arranger, singer and bandleader (b. February 3, 1898 in Memphis, Tennessee – d. August 27, 1971 in Chicago, Illinois).
Played with Freddie Keppard, King Oliver, Louis Armstrong, Henry Allen, Zutty Singleton, and many others. She also led her own groups, (Lil Armstrong And Her Dixielanders and Lil Armstrong And Her Swing Band). Lil Hardin-Armstrong was Louis Armstrong's second wife (and he was her second husband). They married in 1924 and divorced in 1938.
Composed "Struttin' With Some Barbecue," "Bad Boy," "Just For A Thrill," "Perdido Street Blues," "The King Of The Zulu's", which is often miscredited to Louis Armstrong.
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Some of Lil Hardin-Armstrong's most popular tracks include Walking On Air (1947), Bluer Than Blue, East Town Boogie (1947), BC 88 Let's Get Happy Together, Two Deuces. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
American jazz pianist, composer, arranger, singer and bandleader (b. February 3, 1898 in Memphis, Tennessee – d. August 27, 1971 in Chicago, Illinois). Played with Freddie Keppard, King Oliver, Louis... Read the full biography on this page.
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