African American BiographyLOUIS ARMSTORNG

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Birth

AUGUST 4,1900 or 1901

Early Life

His family was very poor

His grandma Josephine took care of him for five years

His mom was Mayann

Louis loved storyville jazz

He went to church almost every Sunday

He had dropped out of school when he was eleven

He had a sister

Adult Life

Louis could play the trumpetHe was a famous player in a band for the

trumpetHe got married to Lucille WilsonHe played his music all over the worldEverybody started calling Louis statchmoLouis made friend going around the world

and playing music Louis his own band Louis played the cornet for many of years

Significant Accomplishments

Louis played in a big jazz band around the world

Louis had teach people how to play the trumpetLouis had a lot of recordsLouis hit song was Hello DollyHe lived and made music until he was seventy

years oldHe got lots of awards

Sources:

Title :Louis Armstrong

Author: Patricia Mckissack and Fredrick Mckissack