Louis Armstrong
Louis Daniel Armstrong (August 4, 1901 – July 6, 1971), nicknamed Satchmo or Pops, was an American jazz trumpeter and singer from New Orleans, Louisiana. Coming to prominence in the 1920s as an "inventive" cornet and trumpet player, Armstrong was a foundational influence in jazz, shifting the music's focus from collective improvisation to solo performance. With his instantly recognizable deep and distinctive gravelly voice, Armstrong was also an influential singer, demonstrating great dexterity as an improviser, bending the lyrics and melody of a song for expressive purposes. He was also greatly skilled at scat singing, vocalizing using sounds and syllables instead of actual lyrics. Renowned for his charismatic stage presence and voice almost as much as for his trumpet-playing, Armstrong's influence extends well beyond jazz music, and by the end of his career in the 1960s, he was widely regarded as a profound influence on popular music in general. Armstrong was one of the first truly popular African-American entertainers to "cross over," whose skin-color was secondary to his amazing talent in an America that was severely racially divided. It allowed him socially acceptable access to the upper echelons of American society that were highly restricted for a person of color. While he rarely publicly politicized his race, often to the dismay of fellow African-Americans, he was privately a huge supporter of the Civil Rights movement in America. Description above from the Wikipedia article Louis Armstrong, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
High Society
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The Glenn Miller Story
as Louis ArmstrongA vibrant tribute to one of America's legendary bandleaders, charting Glenn Miller's rise from...
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Hello, Dolly!
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The Sound of 007
as Self (archive footage)Pull back the curtain on the remarkable history of six decades of James Bond music, from Sean...
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That's Entertainment, Part II
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Paris Blues
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A Song Is Born
as Louis ArmstrongThe story of seven scholars in search of an expert to teach them about swing music. They seem to...
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The Five Pennies
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When the Boys Meet the Girls
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Pillow to Post
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Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music
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Going Places
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Cabin in the Sky
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Here Comes the Groom
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A Man Called Adam
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Pennies from Heaven
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Coldplay: Music of the Spheres - Live Broadcast from Buenos Aires
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Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
as Self (archive footage)An intimate and revealing look at the world-changing musician, presented through a lens of...
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Show-Business at War
as SelfA multi-studio effort to show the newsreel audience the progress of the Hollywood war effort.
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I'm in the Revue
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Jazz on a Summer's Day
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Disneyland After Dark
as uncreditedTaking a look at Disneyland following nightfall, including nighttime entertainment and...
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Bing Crosby: Rediscovered
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The Jazz Ambassadors
as Self (archive footage)The Cold War and Civil Rights collide in this remarkable story of music, diplomacy and race....
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The Strip
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Soundtrack to a Coup d'État
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Saluti e baci
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Bert Stern: Original Madman
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Birth of the Blues
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Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory
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Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
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Why America
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Artists & Models
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It's Black Entertainment
as Self (archive footage)A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of...
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The Story Of The Blues
as SelfThe story of The Blues traces the four main traditions of blues music: Form Blues, Blues, Urban...
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Atlantic City
as HimselfIn 1915, Atlantic City is a sleepy seaside resort, but Brad Taylor, son of a small hotel and...
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Doctor Rhythm
as Trumpet PlayerDr. Bill Remsen pretends to be a policeman, and ends up being assigned to guard Judy Marlowe....
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New Orleans
as HimselfA gambling hall owner relocates from New Orleans to Chicago and entertains his patrons with hot...
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The Beat Generation
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On the Road with Duke Ellington
as SelfDocumentary portrait of the legendary jazz bandleader. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in...
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Every Day's a Holiday
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Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection
as HimselfThis remarkable DVD includes rare TV and film performances, an especially rare radio interview...
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The Best Of Danny Kaye - The Television Years
as Self (archive footage)Legendary showman Danny Kaye's greatest moments have been handpicked by Kaye's daughter, Dena,...
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Glory Alley
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Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong
as uncreditedSatchmo. Theer are few people in this country - or around the world - who will not recognize...
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The Edsel Show
as SelfBing Crosby and Frank Sinatra host a program that's wall-to-wall music.
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Louis Armstrong - Live In Stockholm 1962
as SelfLouis Armstrong live in Stockholm 1962 features a TV appearance by Armstrong from 1962 --...
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Jam Session
as HimselfA young woman from Kansas (Ann Miller) arrives in Hollywood with hopes of a movie career.
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I'll Be Glad When You're Dead You Rascal You
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Louis Armstrong: 100th Anniversary 1901-2001
as Himself (archive footage)A documentary featuring archive footage to celebrate the 100th birth of jazz legend Louis Armstrong.
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Satchmo the Great
as uncreditedIn this 1957 biography film of the jazz-great Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, he and his band tour...
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Music Inn
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Benny Goodman - Adventures In The Kingdom Of Swing
as Self (archive footage)This biography of musical legend Benny Goodman contains testimonials from various contemporaries...
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Jazz Ball
as Self (archive footage)A made-for-TV musical revue, compiled from soundies and film and TV performances by jazz greats...
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Shine
as SelfLouis Armstrong performs with Nicodemus on this Soundie from 1942.
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…Sings Musicals
as Self (archive footage)BBC archive performances from musicals, including Ella Fitzgerald singing Mack the Knife,...
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Dark Eyes
as Self (archive footage)Arguably Russia’s most famous folk song, Dark Eyes has captured hearts around the world for the...
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The Magic of Bing Crosby
as Self (archive footage)Rosemary Clooney, Michael Feistein, and wife Kathryn Crosby celebrate the voice and singing...
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Jazz Legends in Their Own Words
as SelfA journey into the BBC archives unearthing glorious performances and candid interviews from the...
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Ex-Flame
as Louis ArmstrongA woman's uncontrollable jealousy over her husband's former girlfriend results in her losing not...
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Good Evening Ev'rybody: In Celebration of Louis Armstrong
as SelfDocumenting Louis Armstrong's appearance at the 1970 Newport Jazz Festival.
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A Rhapsody in Black and Blue
as HimselfA husband who listens to jazz instead of mopping the floor is brained with a mop by his wife; he...
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Bix: Ain't None of Them Play Like Him Yet
as SelfThrough interviews, archival footage, photos and classic tunes, learn about the remarkable...
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The Harlem Renaissance
as Self (archive footage)Chronicling the Harlem Renaissance era, this retrospective documentary tracks the origins of the...
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The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong
as Self (archive footage)Louis Armstrong is one of the most recognizable figures in jazz, with his incomparable trumpet...
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Swingin' on Nothin'
as Self1941 Soundies musical short starring Louis Armstrong
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Louis Armstrong: Live in '59
as Trumpet, Vocal_Jazz Icons: Louis Armstrong_ is one of the only known complete Armstrong concerts from the...
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Louis Armstrong: The Louis Armstrong Show
as Trumpet/VocalsBest known for his unique style on the jazz trumpet (and his famously inflated cheeks), Louis...
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as SelfThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight...
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The Colgate Comedy Hour
as SelfThe Colgate Comedy Hour is an American comedy-musical variety series that aired live on the NBC...
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What's My Line?
as Self - Mystery GuestFour panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while...
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The Oscars
as SelfAn annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The...
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The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
as SelfThe Dinah Shore Chevy Show is an American variety series hosted by Dinah Shore, and broadcast on...
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Kraft Music Hall
as SelfKraft Music Hall is an umbrella title for several television series aired by NBC in the United...
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The Ed Sullivan Show
as SelfThe Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June...
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The Dick Cavett Show
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DuPont Show of the Month
as SelfDuPont Show of the Month is an acclaimed 90-minute television anthology series that aired...
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The Danny Kaye Show
as SelfThe Danny Kaye Show is an American variety show hosted by Danny Kaye that aired on CBS from 1963...
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Shindig!
as Self - SingerShindig! is an American musical variety series which aired on ABC from September 16, 1964 to...
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Shindig!
as SelfShindig! is an American musical variety series which aired on ABC from September 16, 1964 to...
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The Flip Wilson Show
as SelfThe Flip Wilson Show is an hour long variety show that aired in the U.S. on NBC from September...
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The Hollywood Palace
as Self - SingerThe Hollywood Palace is an hour-long American television variety show that was broadcast weekly...
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The Johnny Cash Show
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Jazz
as Self (archive footage)Jazz is a ten part series that explores the evolution – and the genius – of America’s greatest...
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