Louis Armstrong was an American jazz musician born in 1901 who started playing the trumpet at age 9 and learned to play in a distinctive style where his cheeks would puff out like a bag. He went on to have a successful music career, joining a band in 1936 and playing trumpet for enjoyment in his free time, creating lovely and soothing music until his death in 1971.

1. By Seamus and Logan

2. Contribution to our would
 He gave us such lovely music!

3. Interesting Facts
 Started playing trumpet when he was 9.
 His cheeks puff up like a bag.
 When he had free time he played trumpet.

4. Question to ask Louis Armstrong
 How did you play such lovely music?
 Did you know you played such soothing music?

5. Timeline
 1901 - He was born.
 1910 – Learned to play
trumpet.
 1936 - He was in a band.
 1971 - He died.

6. Pictures

7. Resources
 Worldbook online
 Enchantedlearning.com
 Google images