Louis Armstrong

Louis Daniel Armstrong (English: Louis Daniel Armstrong, August 4, 1901 - July 6, 1971), nicknamed "Satchmo" or "Pops", was an African-American jazz trumpeter, singer, and band leader. Armstrong is one of the most famous jazz musicians of the 20th century and is known as the "Father of Jazz". With his extraordinary personal charm and constant innovation, he brought jazz from the New Orleans area to the world, turning it into a popular music form. Armstrong became famous for his trumpet playing in his early years. Later, he became a leader among jazz singers with his unique husky voice. He died of myocardial infarction in 1971.