Louis Armstrong Quiz

Where was Louis Armstrong born?

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• New Orleans

What instrument did Louis Armstrong first learn to play?

• Flute

• Cornet

• Violin

• Piano

What style of music was born in New Orleans in the early 1900s?

• Country

• Classical

• Jazz

• Rock

Where did Louis Armstrong move to play in popular jazz bands?

• Los Angeles

• Houston

• Miami

• Chicago

What is one of the most important jazz recordings made by Louis Armstrong and his bands?

• 1925-1928

• 1920-1923

• 1930-1933

• 1935-1938

What is one of the unique features of Louis Armstrong's music style?

• Classical arrangements

• Folk music influence

• Improvisation

• Playing exactly as written

What did Louis Armstrong use to make sounds like an instrument in his music?

• Scat singing

• Drums

• Violin

• Guitar

Where did Louis Armstrong continue to perform for decades?

• Nashville

• San Francisco

• New York City

• Las Vegas

At what age did Louis Armstrong become the leader of the band at a home for troubled boys?

• 18

• 14

• 16

• 12

What was Louis Armstrong's occupation when he was 7 years old?

• Street performer

• Newspaper delivery

• Junkyard worker

• Shoe shiner