Louis Armstrong

In a mellow tone, feeling fancy free
And I'm not alone, I've got company
Everything's okay, the live-long day
With this mellow song, I can't go wrong

In a mellow tone, that's the way to live
If you mope and groan, something's gotta give
Just go your way and laugh and play
You know there's joy unknown in a mellow tone

In [?] a mellow tone that's the way to live
If you mope and groan, something's got to give
Just go your way and laugh and play
You know there's joy unknown in a mellow tone

Just go your way and laugh and play
You know there's joy unknown in a mellow tone
In a mellow tone

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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