Louis Daniel Armstrong (August 4, 1901 – July 6, 1971), nicknamed "Satchmo", "Satch", and "Pops", was an American trumpeter and vocalist. He was among the most influential figures in jazz. His career spanned five decades and several eras in the history of jazz.
Armstrong was born in New Orleans and established himself as a world renowned musician and performer. Armstrong moved away from New Orleans at the age of 19 and lived in New York (Queens) for the rest of his life. He didn't want to return to New Orleans to live after seeing the world and experiencing New Orleans' harsh segregation firsthand. He was also disappointed in Louisiana's poor civil rights record. He considered NYC his home. He is buried in Queens, NY (Flushing Cemetery).
Here is the legendary Louis Armstrong and his band performing "Dinah" and "Tiger Rag" (circa 1933).
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