Jazz Time Storybooks

Famous Jazz Quotes "What he does is real, and true, and honest, and simple, and even noble. Every time this man puts his trumpet to his lips, even if only to practice three notes, he does it with his whole soul." -- Leonard Bernstein on Louis Armstrong (07/14/56)

Introduction / Task / Process / Resources / Assessment / Conclusion Louis Armstrong Louis Armstrong (1901-1971) Using the following links find the information to these questions: 1. Where and when was your musician born? 2. When did he or she begin their music training? 3. Why did they decide to become a Jazz musician? 4. What instrument did he or she play? 5. Listen and describe one of their pieces of music. 6. Include one or two more ideas about your musician. History Links The Music Room Jazz Kids - Louis Armstrong Louis Armstrong Biography Listening Links Louis Armstrong Listening Jazz History Louis Armstrong Billie Holiday Duke Ellington Benny Goodman