Louis Armstrong

1901–1971 (age 70)

Musician/Jazz Trumpeter

Biography

Born in 1901 in New Orleans, Louis Armstrong rose from humble beginnings to become a pioneering force in jazz, dazzling audiences with his trumpet's warm tone and his joyful, improvisational flair.

As he traveled the world, his charismatic voice and generous spirit bridged communities and brought hope to listeners, leaving a legacy of recorded music and memories cherished by fans and fellow musicians, and he now rests at Flushing Cemetery.

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