Dream A Little Dream Of Me

Dream A Little Dream Of Me

Louis Armstrong was an important figure in the development of jazz music. He influenced the jazz we know today as a pivotal trumpeter, singer and song writer. He was one of the first popular African-American entertainers. Starting with his trumpet playing, he soon branched out to singing. Along with his recognizable, raspy voice, he also helped popularize scat singing. Scat singing is a type of vocal improvisation in which the singer uses a variety of random melodies and vocables in place of instruments. In the early 1900s, Armstrong moved from Chicago to New York City. He performed at famous cabarets in Harlem, like the Cotton Club, as well as its rival, and was widely accepted by white society. His resonant, velvety tone influenced popular white singers of the era, like Bing Crosby. He sang positive, uplifting songs about love and life. His popular songs include, "What a Wonderful World," "Stardust," and "When The Saints Go Marching In." The link provided is an mp3 YouTube video of Louis Armstrong's "Dream a Little Dream of Me." The song highlights his influential trumpet playing and notable vocals. The lyrics also exemplify the romantic nature of his songs.

Louis Armstrong

"Dream a Little Dream by Louis Armstrong." YouTube. YouTube, n.d. Web. 06 Dec. 2015.

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