Algiers in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Louis D. Armstrong
August 4, 1901 - July 6, 1971
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 28, 2018
1. Louis D. Armstrong Marker
Inscription.
Louis D. Armstrong. August 4, 1901 - July 6, 1971. Louis Armstrong, adoringly referred to as “Satchmo," was born August 4, 1901, but chose to celebrate his birthday on July 4th,America's Independence Day.
He was the first important jazz soloist and became its most influential musician. As a trumpet virtuoso, his highly imaginative, emotionally charged playing charted a future for jazz improvisation. Revered by his fans, the King of Jazz was appropriately crowned "King Zulu" in the 1949 Mardi Gras Zulu Parade.
Armstrong became an enduring figure in popular music displaying his distinctively phrased bass singing and engaging personality in a series of vocal recordings and film roles.
Referred to as “The American Goodwill Ambassador," Louis Armstrong, was THE JAZZMAN of his era and truly the most renowned American musician of the 20th Century.
Louis Armstrong, adoringly referred to as “Satchmo," was born August 4, 1901, but chose to celebrate his birthday on July 4th,America's Independence Day.
He was the first important jazz soloist and became its most influential musician. As a trumpet virtuoso, his highly imaginative, emotionally charged playing charted a future for jazz improvisation. Revered by his fans, the King of Jazz was appropriately crowned "King Zulu" in the 1949 Mardi Gras Zulu Parade.
Armstrong became an enduring figure in popular music displaying his distinctively phrased bass singing and engaging personality in a series of vocal recordings and film roles.
Referred to as “The American Goodwill Ambassador," Louis Armstrong, was THE JAZZMAN of his era and truly the most renowned American musician of the 20th Century.
Location. 29° 57.148′ N, 90° 3.309′ W. Marker is in Algiers, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. Marker is on Bouny Street north of Morgan Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Orleans LA 70114, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Algiers (here, next to this marker); Louis Armstrong
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 519 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2018.
