Louis Armstrong
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Born

  • August 4, 1901
  • New Orleans, LA

Died

  • July 6, 1971
  • New York, NY

Real Name

  • Daniel Louis Armstrong

Marriages / Children

  • Daisy Parker (1918-?)
  • Lillian Hardin (1924-32)
  • Two other wives

Theme Songs

  • On the Sunny Side of the Street (early)
  • When It's Sleepy Time Down South (later)

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Available Reviews

  • Louis Armstrong: Rhythm Saved the World

    Rhythm Saved the World

    Louis Armstrong never really had an orchestra of his own. Instead, he borrowed from other bandleaders. During the 1930s and 1940s, he mostly worked with Luis Russell's outfit. Rhythm Saved the World is a collection of early Armstrong recordings made in the mid-1930s with Russell's orchestra . . . Read More

  • Bing Crosby and Some Jazz Friends

    Bing Crosby and Some Jazz Friends

    Though Bing Crosby sang many different styles in just about every genre, it was in jazz where he always seemed to be the most comfortable. Bing was also famous for his many duos. Name a singer or bandleader and chances are Bing worked with them at one time or another. The MCA release . . . Read More

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