Louis Armstrong

East of the sun and west of the moon
We'll build a dream house of love, dear
Near to the sun in the day, near to the moon at night
We'll live in a lovely way, dear, living our love in pale moonlight

Just you and I
Forever and a day
Love will not die
We'll keep it that way

Up among the stars we'll find
A harmony of life to a lovely tune
East of the sun and west of the moon, yes
East of the sun and west of the moon

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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