Louis Armstrong Quotes | Beyond Motive

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Louis Armstrong was an American musician born on August 4, 1901. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in jazz music. Armstrong was known for his exceptional trumpet playing and distinctive gravelly voice. He popularized jazz with hits like "What a Wonderful World" and "Hello, Dolly!" His innovative approach to music and improvisation helped shape the genre and inspired countless musicians. Louis Armstrong's contributions to music have left a lasting legacy, and he remains a beloved figure in American culture. He passed away on July 6, 1971.

"What we play is life."

"If you have to ask what jazz is, you'll never know."

"There are some people that if they don't know, you can't tell them."

"Musicians don't retire; they stop when there's no more music in them."

Music, Musicians

"All music is folk music. I ain't never heard a horse sing a song."

Music, Folk, Song

"The memory of things gone is important to a jazz musician."

"There is two kinds of music, the good, and the bad. I play the good kind."

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