Louis Armstrong

Georgia, Georgia the whole day through
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind
Georgia on my mind

Georgia, Georgia, Georgia, Georgia, a song of you
Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines
Yeah man

Other arms reach out to me, other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see the road leads back to you
Yes

Georgia, Georgia, Georgia, Georgia, no peace I find
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind

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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