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That Rhythm ManLouis Armstrong

Now the tress all sway to rhythm
And the children play to rhythm
All the birdies flap their wings in rhythm too

Oh, the breezes float to rhythm
And the rivers flow to rhythm
Ev'ry flower nods in rhythm all day through

Now the trees all sway to rhythm
And the children play to rhythm
All the birdies flap their wings in rhythm too

Oh, the breezes float to rhythm
And the rivers flow to rhythm
Ev'ry flower nods in rhythm all day through

Ev'ry dance and ev'ry melody
Acts according to this recipe

Ev'rybody walks to rhythm
Ev'rybody talks to rhythm
Seems like the world can do without that rhythm man

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Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong, known throughout his lengthy career by nicknames like “Satchmo”, “Pops” and simply “Louie”, was a trumpeter, composer, singer and occasional actor, as well as one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz.

Born and raised in New Orleans, where jazz itself is alleged to have began, Armstrong started his career in 1918, playing the cornet in brass bands and riverboats along the Mississippi River. There, he caught the attention of his future mentor, King Oliver, joining his band in Chicago, where he networked with other popular jazz musicians like Hoagy Carmichael and his first wife Lil Hardin Armstrong.

In 1924, Louie relocated to New York City playing for the Fletcher Henderson Orchestra. It was at this time he switched over from cornet to trumpet in order to blend in better with the other musicians in his section. It was also when he developed his emotional playing style, which included singing and telling tales of his life back in New Orleans.

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