(1901 – 1971) Beloved jazz cornetist, singer and movie personality whose career spanned six decades. Born in poverty in New Orleans, Armstrong’s talents led him to fame with swing bands in Chicago and New York City, NY, where his style moved from New Orleans Dixieland ensembles towards more innovative solos and scat singing (jazz improvisation without words). His unique gravelly voice also established American standards like “Hello Dolly!” and “What a Wonderful World,” while he became known through concerts, movies and other appearances worldwide. His autobiography, Satchmo, appeared in 1956; he is also the subject of several documentaries.