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Lillian Hardin Armstrong (née Hardin; February 3, 1898 – August 27, 1971) was an American jazz pianist, composer, arranger, singer, and bandleader. She was the second wife of Louis Armstrong, with whom she collaborated on many recordings in the 1920s. [1]
Jul 15, 2019 · Lil Hardin Armstrong (February 3, 1898–August 27, 1971) was a jazz pianist, the first major female jazz instrumentalist, who played with the King Oliver Creole Jazz Band and Louis Armstrong's Hot Five and Hot Seven bands.
Feb 12, 2024 · All About Jazz is celebrating Lil Hardin Armstrong's birthday today! Lil Hardin helped introduce America to jazz music. She was a dedicated jazz pianist, who established a reputation as “Hot Miss Lil," one of the few female band ensemble members of the 1920’s.
Lil Hardin saw tremendous potential in Louis Armstrong’s playing that he couldn’t see himself. Early on, she was the driving force behind his bookings and helped launch Armstrong as a star soloist. She insisted that he leave King Oliver and strike out on his own.
Jun 8, 2018 · Lil Hardin Armstrong was a pianist, composer, singer, and band leader who helped introduce America to jazz music. She was married to Louis Armstrong, the famous jazz trumpet player, and she was largely responsible for his successful career.
Jun 20, 2024 · Pianist Lil Hardin Armstrong was one of the most important musicians in the history of early jazz. Of course famous for her musical and personal connection to Louis Armstrong, her influence extends far past this and, in this article, Chicago-based singer and writer Christy Bennett takes a deep dive into her fascinating life story.
Lil Hardin Armstrong (1898-1971) was a pianist, composer, singer, and bandleader who helped introduce America to jazz music. In the 1920s she was known as “Hot Miss Lil.”. Today Lil Hardin Armstrong is noteworthy as one of the most prominent women in early jazz.
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