Famous Jazz Musicians in 1920s
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shanemaurelli2
Last updated 5 years ago
Discipline:
Arts & Music Subject:
Music
Grade:
8


Famous Jazz Musicians
Louis Armstrong
Jelly Roll Morton
Willie Smith
Duke Ellington
King Oliver
Duke Ellington"An originator of big-band jazz, Duke Ellington was an American composer, pianist and bandleader who composed thousands of scores over his 50-year career."Differs :He had more emotion when he performed and wrote all of his own songs.
King OliverHe was an American jazz cornet player, he also was the teacher of Louis Armstrong.
Willie Smith"The-Lion"He was an American jazz pianist and known as the greatest practitioners of 1920-1943.
Jelly Roll Morton"He was an American pianist and songwriter best known for influencing the formation of modern day jazz during the 1920s."
Louis Armstrong"He was a trumpeter, bandleader, singer, soloist, film star and comedian. Considered one of the most influential artists in jazz history."Differs :He always wante to play solo and was more into being on TV.
-http://www.biography.com/people/duke-ellington-9286338 -http://www.biography.com/people/jelly-roll-morton-9415945 -http://www.biography.com/people/louis-armstrong-9188912
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