Question

Why is Louis Armstrong considered a jazz legend? A. for becoming the first white musician to contribute to jazz B. for his ability to play the trumpet and his subtle sense of improvisation C. for being the highest-paid African American entertainer D. for predicting that America will be best remembered for the Constitution, baseball, and jazz

Answer 1

B. For his ability to play the trumpet and his subtle sense of improvisation. 

Answer 2

The correct answer is B. For his ability to play the trumpet and his subtle sense of improvisation

Explanation:

Louis Armstrong was an important figure in Jazz during the 20th century, during this life Armstrong was a singer and composer; however, his popularity and importance were mainly due to this talent as a trumpeter of Jazz. Indeed, as a trumpeter Armstrong introduced the idea of solo singers or musicians in jazz as before this, it was common jazz was played almost exclusively in a group. Besides this, Armstrong was recognized as one of the most skillful improvisers in jazz as he slightly modified elements in songs to give them his style. According to this, Armstrong is considered a legend "for his ability to play the trumpet and his subtle sense of improvisation".