Louis Armstrong& Lil Harden Armstrong

Question 1

After a long career as a Jazz pianist, arranger & band leader what else did 'Lil' Armstrong do?

Accepted Answer

Restaurant Owner & Clothing Designer

Question 2

Why is Lil Hardin Armstrong an important Jazz Musician?

Accepted Answer

Lil's the first female jazz pianist with a long career.

Question 3

Louis Armstrong may have a daughter. What was her name?

Accepted Answer

Sharon Preston

Question 4

About midway through his career Louis changed instruments from cornet to:

Accepted Answer

trumpet

Question 5

Why did she insist he leave King Oliver's Band?

Accepted Answer

He had too much talent to stay with them.

Question 6

Armstrong "advanced ensemble music to a soloists art' by doing what?

Accepted Answer

Choice or rhythm, style & high notes.

Question 7

How did she meet Louis Armstrong?

Accepted Answer

While playing with King Olivers Band

Question 8

Louis was the first African American Musician to do what:

Accepted Answer

Write an Autobiography.

Question 9

From 1925-1928 Louis Recorded how many records with the 'hot five' & 'hot seven'?

Accepted Answer

60

Question 10

The orphanage gave him a instruction that changed his life, what was that?

Accepted Answer

He learned to play the cornet.

Question 11

Which Beatle recorded Lil's song Bad Boy in 1978?

Accepted Answer

Ringo Starr

Question 12

What was the name of Armstrong's adopted son?

Accepted Answer

Clarence

Question 13

What did she think was wrong with Louis when she met him?

Accepted Answer

He was fat and had funny hair.

Question 14

What was Lillian Armstrong's nickname?

Accepted Answer

Hot Miss Lil

Question 15

Which was not an occupation of Lil Harden Armstrong?

Accepted Answer

Clarinetist

Question 16

In the 50's Armstrong was so popular he changed his nickname to what:

Accepted Answer

Ambassador Satchmo

Question 17

Armstrong landed a role in what broadway show?

Accepted Answer

Connie's Hot Chocolates

Question 18

Which was not a nickname of Louis Armstrong?

Accepted Answer

Blue Eyes

Question 19

Louis was young when he had to quit school to work. What grade did he finish?

Accepted Answer

5th

Question 20

Other than musician what were Louis Armstrong's other professions?

Accepted Answer

Band Leader, Film Star, Comedian

Question 21

Was Lil Armstrong an established musician before meeting Louis?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 22

Lil Hardin's first husband was Jimmy Johnson, how did she marry Louis Armstrong?

Accepted Answer

They became friends and she helped Louis divorce first wife.

Question 23

The Documentary Satchmo the Great detailed what in Satchmo's life?

Accepted Answer

His role in the civil rights movement.

Question 24

Louis's House in Queens, NY is:

Accepted Answer

A national landmark

Question 25

The number of time Louis Armstrong was married?

Accepted Answer

4

Question 26

He had not publically commented on the civil rights movement until what incident?

Accepted Answer

The Littlerock 9.

Question 27

Louis's first 'gig' was subbing for which band?

Accepted Answer

King Oliver's

Question 28

His Song "What a Wonderful World' was used in which Robin Williams movie?

Accepted Answer

Good Morning Vietnam

Question 29

What was a more 'expected' career of female musicians in the 20's?

Accepted Answer

Dancers and Back Up Singers

Question 30

How educated was Lil Harden Armstrong?

Accepted Answer

She had 3 college degrees.

Question 31

She met Jelly Roll Martin and King Oliver what did her job at a music store give Lil?

Accepted Answer

Access to sheet music.

Question 32

Where were 'Lil' Armstrongs first performances on the piano and organ?

Accepted Answer

At church.

Question 33

In New Orleans 1901 Louis was born into a neighborhood called the:

Accepted Answer

The Battlefield

Question 34

Louis was arrested at 11 and sent to an orphanage for what reason?

Accepted Answer

He fired a shot gun in the air.

Question 35

What did Lil's mother do to try to protect her daughter from the 'jazz scene'?

Accepted Answer

She would pick her up as soon as the concert ended.

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