We are studying Louis Armstrong this week. He is another trumpet player (earlier than Miles Davis).
He was major influence on jazz, shifting the focus from collective improvisation to solo performers. As well as his trumpet playing, he was an amazing singer, and I chose him because he is my favourite singer. This week we will study him, and find out why he has been described as "perhaps the most important American musician of the 20th century."
"And all I'm saying is, see what a wonderful world it would be if only we would give it a chance. Love, baby, love. That's the secret. Yeah." - Louis Armstrong quote
Louis Armstrong Links
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Armstrong
http://www.louisarmstronghouse.org/louie_armstrong/overview.htm
http://www.npg.si.edu/exh/armstrong/index.htm
YouTube links
"When the Saints" tune (Louis singing and playing trumpet)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErUrPXt31vo&feature=related
"What a Wonderful World" - a treat for you guys!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnRqYMTpXHc&feature=related
WEEK 2 ASSIGNMENT - DUE FRIDAY
http://weeklyjazzmusicianassignments.blogspot.com/
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