Learners work cooperatively to create a jazz composition using the computer program GarageBand and incorporating the musical stylings of musician Louis Armstrong. Internet access is required for this lesson.

Learners listen to the Louis Armstrong song, "What Did I Do to Be So Black and Blue?" and consider it as a protest song. They write in their journals about Armstrong, his music, and civil rights.

Venture into the vast recording career of the father of jazz, Louis Armstrong(1901-2001 CE). This site lists in detail many of the recordings made by Satchmo.

The Library of Congress takes a jump back in time to examine the life and career of jazz innovator Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong. Armstrong is known for his amazing talent as a jazz trumpeter and for his "scat" singing. This site will give...

A brief biography of the life and musical career of Louis Armstrong from the National Portrait Gallery.

PBS provides an overview and highlights of the life of jazz great, Louis Armstrong.

A major figure in jazz, Louis Armstrong is considered the father of jazz. Learn about his early days in New Orleans and how he developed into one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time.