Louis Armstrong

I hope Gabriel Likes My Music
When I meet him way up there
If I play to sweethearts and lonely
Oh-spel-dah-doo-di

I hope Gabriel likes my music
When I meet him way up there
If there's too much toot, I'll use my mute
Oh-spel-dah-di-doo

Do not come knockin'
Oh, please start rockin'
Oh, the place starts swingin'
Golden bells will be ringin'
Oh-spay (Scat singing)

I hope Gabriel likes my music
When I climb that golden stair
If there's too much moan, I'll change my tone
Play too sharp, I'll try that harp
If he says no, I'll bolt the door
I hope Gabriel likes my music

Gabriel!

Gabriel!

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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