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SATCHMO'S CENTURY.(celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Louis Armstrong)(Brief Article)
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American Visions
- Article date:
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August 1, 2000
- Author:
- Holley, Eugene Jr.
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Louis Daniel Armstrong--also known is "Pops," "Dippermouth," "Satchmo" and "Satch" (the last two derivatives of his childhood nickname, "Satchelmouth")--was so great that he had two birthdays! The trumpeter-vocalist was officially born on August 4, 1901, in New Orleans, but he recalculated his birthday as July 4, 1900. Armstrong died in 1971, but his legacy continues to enliven us: A host of publishers, arts organizations, radio programs, jazz festivals and record labels are celebrating his 100th birthday this year.
Jazz at Lincoln Center, in New York City, officially kicked off its two-year celebration, "100 Years of Louis Armstrong," on July 4, with several concerts, ...