The father of jazz
Louis Armstrong is considered to be the "Father of Jazz." Armstrong played
a big role in spreading the popularity of jazz music in the 1930s, 40s, 50s,
and 60s. He played musical roles in movies such as "Pennies from Heaven"
in 1936 and "Hello, Dolley" in 1969. He also topped the charts with songs like
"What a Wonderful World" causing more people to notice jazz music. A bust
of his head was placed at the site of the Jazz Festival in France. He is seen
as a leader in the rise of jazz and left a legacy by leaving behind a much
more popular jazz genre.
a big role in spreading the popularity of jazz music in the 1930s, 40s, 50s,
and 60s. He played musical roles in movies such as "Pennies from Heaven"
in 1936 and "Hello, Dolley" in 1969. He also topped the charts with songs like
"What a Wonderful World" causing more people to notice jazz music. A bust
of his head was placed at the site of the Jazz Festival in France. He is seen
as a leader in the rise of jazz and left a legacy by leaving behind a much
more popular jazz genre.
Inspiring african american culture
Louis Armstrong was proud of his African American culture. He
expressed this to others through his music. Louis mixed his culture
into his music. This courage to express his culture as an African
American made him a leader. Many other African Americans
followed in his footsteps. They also wanted to express their culture
to the world. This lead to a rise of African American culture and its
effect on society. Armstrong left a legacy by influencing many
African Americans to be proud of who they are and express it to
others. Armstrong also effected American society forever by
leading to music we have today by African Americans. Our lives
wouldn't be the same if it wasn't for Louis Armstrong.
expressed this to others through his music. Louis mixed his culture
into his music. This courage to express his culture as an African
American made him a leader. Many other African Americans
followed in his footsteps. They also wanted to express their culture
to the world. This lead to a rise of African American culture and its
effect on society. Armstrong left a legacy by influencing many
African Americans to be proud of who they are and express it to
others. Armstrong also effected American society forever by
leading to music we have today by African Americans. Our lives
wouldn't be the same if it wasn't for Louis Armstrong.