Louis Armstrong

     By far one of the most famous jazz musicians to date, Louis Armstrong was born into poverty, in the turn of the twentieth century, 1901 to be exact, as he arose to become one of the most talented trumpet players that molded the development of music.  Armstrong's inventiveness, along with his energetic, dazzling style, has influenced generations of musicians. One of the first to perform scat-style singing, Armstrong is well known also for his distinctive gravelly singing voice. Going into the Great Depression was a struggle for many entertainers as it was hard to find work. However, with the contribution of the Depression, Armstrong was emotionally moved to write "Stardust" in 1931 and "All of Me" in 1932, both which received many awards and later entered the Grammy Hall of Fame. Even in the hardest of times, musicians like Armstrong emerged and developed the U.S. to have a  more cultured society, further changing the face of America for good.
"Stardust" (1931)
"All of Me" (1932)