Louis Daniel Armstrong was born in New Orleans. His father left him when he was a little boy. Even though he grew up in a hard life, it did not stop him to fall in love with music and to become an eminent musician, composer, trumpet and cornet player. He contributed his whole life to music (Cook). As for him, music belonged to everyone. Someone said that Armstrong’s influence on jazz is like Bach’s influence on classical music and Elvis’s influence on rock. He was a genius in jazz. He abandoned the traditional collective improvisation to focus on peculiar solo performance, which made him a foundational figure in jazz. He seemed to know the magic of happiness and fun. Songs played by him would become a delightful and free elf. Though Armstrong’s improvement, trumpet became a solo instrument in playing jazz. And it is still a very popular performance style today.
“What a Wonderful World” first recorded and issued by Armstrong is one of his most significant work. This song was first got attention in UK instead of USA. It was on top of pop charts in UK in 1967 (www.bbc.com). At that time of history, political racialism sprawled over United States. People lost hope and they needed something to inspire them. Armstrong’s what a wonderful world was like an infant with the most valid life and strongest hope. It was just like a prompt antidote for people without expectation for their future. Armstrong’s creative and particular performance gave this song ability to speak. It consoled people and leaded them back to life.