A joke for sure, but true nonetheless. Many people obsessively put labels on music (guilty myself). But the fact is that in the grand scheme of life, music is art and is meant to uplift and stimulate. It is made for everyone and transcends boundaries and definitions no matter how opinionated and linguistically gifted you are.
Louis Armstrong (1901-1971) an American trumpet player and singer. He was widely revered for his soloing abilities with both his instrument as well as his voice. Satchmo, as he was nicknamed, was very influential in shifting the emphasis of jazz music from group improvisation to solo performance. Other traits that contributed to his iconic status were his distinct gravelly voice and charismatic stage presence.
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