TOPIC Louis Armstrong Might be the major Catalyst for the Shift from Collective Improvisation to Solo Performance
Louis Armstrong is one of the most revolutionary figures in Jazz due to his talent and his influence on other artists to embrace new sounds and eras in Jazz. His talent in playing the trumpet and cornet player made him a star in bands leading to him becoming a bandleader. For example, he thrived in the Creole Jazz Band until he decided he needed a new challenge, where he decided to work with his friend Bix Beiderbecke (Pelote, 2021; Hobson, 2017). In the big band era, he demonstrated that he was a team player who could use his trumpet to collaborate with other members inventively. In the Bop era, that was when his influence was evident as he included singing and bending lyrics. Accompanied by his enthusiasm when performing on stage he ensured Bop was an era of success. He influenced various notable Jazz artists such as Charlie Parker and Bud Powell.
The formal styles that other artists took Jazz as made him an outlier that would lead to more fame. However, when he decided to go to New York to become a soloist and recording artists, things changed for him. He was able to build a loyal fan base during a time when black celebrities found it difficult to achieve national icon status. He continued to perform extended soloists concerts that would heavily influence the Cool and Hrad Bop Jazz genres (Brothers, 2014; Hobson, 2017). Today he is part of the Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame, further cementing him as a vital catalyst for the success of Jazz throughout its eras. The Grammy he won for the vocal performance on “Hello, Dolly!” Have remained the most celebrated win for soloist jazz artists.
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Evaluation: 10 points weighted as 10% of course grade (Summative Assessments)
Goal of the assignment: Investigate a topic (jazz or blues) that was addressed in the course but perhaps not as deeply as you desired.
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