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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January 29, 1971
The National Press Club
Washington, Washington, D.C., United StatesInauguration event for incoming National Press Club President Vernon Louviere
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 Kingdom1. What a Wonderful World
October 28, 1970
The Johnny Cash Show
Nashville, Tennessee, United StatesAir date
1. Blue Yodel No. 9 (Standing on the Corner)(Jimmie Rodgers cover)
August 27, 1970
Forum de Montréal
Montreal, Quebec, CanadaJuly 10, 1970
Festival Field
Newport, Rhode Island, United States1. Hello, Dolly!(Jerry Herman cover)
2. When the Saints Go Marching In([traditional] cover)
April 24, 1970
Municipal Auditorium
New Orleans, Louisiana, United StatesSeptember 2, 1968
Blossom Music Center
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, United StatesMay 10, 1968
Convention Hall
San Diego, California, United StatesApril 30, 1968
Latin Quarter
Detroit, Michigan, United StatesApril 29, 1968
Latin Quarter
Detroit, Michigan, United StatesApril 28, 1968
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Detroit, Michigan, United StatesApril 27, 1968
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Detroit, Michigan, United StatesApril 26, 1968
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Detroit, Michigan, United StatesApril 25, 1968
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Detroit, Michigan, United StatesApril 24, 1968
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Detroit, Michigan, United StatesApril 23, 1968
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Detroit, Michigan, United StatesApril 22, 1968
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Detroit, Michigan, United StatesApril 21, 1968
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Detroit, Michigan, United StatesApril 20, 1968
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Detroit, Michigan, United StatesApril 19, 1968
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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... Read the full biography on this page.
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