Louis Armstrong
Father of jazz improvisation
Quotes by Louis Armstrong
Keep on pushin'.
I've had a wonderful life. I've been blessed.
It's a beautiful world, and I'm glad to be a part of it.
I just want to make people happy with my music.
Always remember to smile.
I love you, my darling, more than words can say.
The world needs more love, and music is the way to spread it.
Never forget where you came from.
I'm just a horn player, but I try to play from the heart.
My music is for everybody.
Don't let nobody tell you what you can't do.
I've seen a lot of changes in my life, but music always stays the same.
The best way to learn is to listen.
Keep your chin up and your horn ready.
My life has been a song, and I'm still singing.
The only way to play good music is to feel it.
I'm grateful for every day I get to play my horn.
I just want to leave a little bit of happiness behind.
The blues is the root of all good music.
I'm a simple man, but I love my music.