Jazz trumpet player Louis Armstrong was born August 4th, 1901 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Louis Armstrong was a trumpeter, bandleader, singer, soloist, film star and comedian. An all-star virtuoso, he came to prominence in the 1920s, influencing countless musicians with both his daring trumpet style and unique vocals. Armstrong’s charismatic stage presence impressed not only the jazz world but all of popular music. Considered one of the most influential artists in jazz history, he is known for songs like “Star Dust,” “La Via En Rose” and “What a Wonderful World.” Armstrong died at his home in Queens, New York, on July 6, 1971.
