List 3 reasons why Louis Armstrong is one of the most influential musicians in the history of jazz?

His singing style. Armstrong was the first to embellish the melodies of popular songs and accompany himself with 'scat' singing. His trumpet virtuosity. Before Armstrong virtuoso performers were primarily classical musicians. He was one of the first truly talented instrumental performers to improvise in a pop style (remember, jazz was pop music back then) and nobody could play notes as high as Armstrong. His showmanship. He was a fantastic, funny performer who exposed a lot of people to jazz music because of the terrific show he put on.

No formal musical training natural musical talent, overcame tremendous forms of discrimination to succeed as INternational good will ambassador, all around enjoyable entertainer. he would have killed them on American Idle