Jazz Music
By:Erna,Luis,Kennedy,Isaiah,Sierra.
Jazz Definition
The definition of jazz is a type of music with a combination of the blues and sad music.It was also founded by African Americans.
Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong was a famous Jazz musician. He was born on August 4,1901.He was born in New Orleans,Louisiana.When he was little he would always play trumpet,So that's how he became a trumpet player.On July 6,1971 Louis died in Corona,Queens,New York.
Other Musicians
There are lots more Jazz Musicians than Louis Armstrong.Here are some more.
Pee Wee Russell,Bessie Smith,and Al Jolson.
Pee Wee Russel
Pee Wee Russel was a jazz musician born in Mapplewood,Mo.His real name is Charles Ellsworth Russel.Before he became famous he enjoyed playing the saxophone and the clarinet.
Bessie Smith
Bessie smith was an american blues singer.Nicknamed the empress of the blues.Smith was the most popular female blues singer of the 1920's and 1930's.She was born on April 15, 1894 in Chattanooga,TN and died on September 26,1937 in Clarksdale,MS.
Al Jolson
Al Jolson was a famous actor that starred in a jazz musical.He was born on May 26,1886 in Srednike,Russia.Jolson's nickname was The World's Greatest Entertainer.He starred in a film named The Singing Fool.Jolson died on October 23,1950 in San Francisco,CA.