Louis Armstrong CommonLit

Which sentence in paragraph 3 shows the connection between Louis Armstrong troubled childhood and him learning how to play the trumpet?

• After he was released from the home he continued to play, sometimes in public, and gained recognition around New Orleans.

• Armstrong first fell in love with music in 1913

• During his stay, he took cornet lessons and discovered his love for music.

• He developed his skills at the New Orleans Colored Waif’s Home for Boys,

Which sentence from BEST supports the inference that Louis Armstrong help break down the racial barriers of his time?

• Over the next few years Armstrong also produced some records on his own as well as with some friends from New Orleans.

• Henderson’s Orchestra was one of the first “big bands,” and they frequently performed for all-white audiences, which was unusual for African American musicians at the time.

• or many years he tried to keep his political and social opinions about the Civil Rights Movement private, but after he saw the consequences of school segregation12 on TV, he made a public statement against segregation.

• After that, his popularity with international audiences earned him the nickname Ambassador Satch.

Which phrase best explains the meaning of "cut ties" as it is used in paragraph 5?

• Louis Armstrong and Oliver separated.

• Louis and Oliver got into and altercation.

• Louis left Oliver to go to another band.

• Oliver fired louis because he was jealous.

How did Louis Armstong first get introduced to Jazzz Music .

• When he was in the reform center for boys

• When he got a gig on the riverboat

• When he met Joe "King" Oliver

• When he moved to Chicago

Which sentence in paragraph 6 supports the inference what Louis Armstrong was very generous?

• Armstrong suffered a heart attack in 1959, but that did not stop him; he kept a rigorous9 touring schedule throughout his life and into the 1960s.

• His personality won over fans of all races, nationalities, and backgrounds.

• . The artists who played with him enjoyed his fun personality and relaxed conducting style; he tried to feature each musician’s special talents.

• He also partnered with pianist Earl “Fatha” Hines to record duets. One of their pieces, “West End Blues,” is considered to be one of the most artful pieces of jazz,

Which sentence best explains the meaning of Ambassador Satch mean as it is used in paragraph 7?

• West End Blues,” is considered to be one of the most artful pieces of jazz, and it brought greater respect to the musical style and introduced it to a wider audience.

• His personality won over fans of all races, nationalities, and backgrounds.

• The musical style of jazz became popular around the world largely due to his talent as a cornet and trumpet player, his unique “scatting” singing style, and his strong and charming personality.

• Over the next few years Armstrong also produced some records on his own as well as with some friends from New Orlean

Which sentence in paragraph best  9 explains the influence that Louis Armstrong had on race relations of his time

• For many years he tried to keep his political and social opinions about the Civil Rights Movement private, but after he saw the consequences of school segregation on TV, he made a public statement against segregation.

• He was the first African American jazz musician to write an autobiography, the first to get top billing in a Hollywood movie, and the first to host a national radio show.

• Award for having made creative contributions of outstanding significance11 to the field of recording music. It is just one of the many honors and awards he received.

• He was the first African American jazz musician to write an autobiography,

Which sentence best supports the inference that louis Armstrong was very passionate about his musical works.

• Armstrong suffered a heart attack in 1959, but that did not stop him; he kept a rigorous9 touring schedule throughout his life and into the 1960s.

• ut, in the same decade he had to take two years off from playing and recording because his lips hurt from playing the trumpet so frequently over the years

• Armstrong first fell in love with music in 1913.

• Louis Armstrong is one of the world’s most famous jazz musicians.

Which sentence best explains scatting?

• The musical style of jazz became popular around the world largely due to his talent as a cornet1 and trumpet player, his unique “scatting”2 singing style,

• Scatting is when the singer sings pre-written sounds

• Scatting is a sound that a cornet makes when being played

• sings whatever sounds and notes they feel fit with the music in the moment