Lil Hardin Armstrong

Lil Hardin Armstrong, born on February third, nineteen ninety-eight, was a prominent figure in the American jazz scene. As a talented composer, conductor, jazz pianist, singer, and bandleader, she made significant contributions to the genre, particularly during the vibrant 1920s.

She is perhaps best known as the second wife of the legendary Louis Armstrong, with whom she collaborated on numerous recordings that helped shape the sound of jazz. Their partnership was not only personal but also professional, leading to a series of influential musical works.

Among her notable compositions are classics such as 'Struttin' with Some Barbecue', 'Don't Jive Me', and 'Just for a Thrill', the latter of which gained renewed popularity when Ray Charles revived it in nineteen fifty-nine. Other significant works include 'Two Deuces', 'Knee Drops', 'Doin' the Suzie-Q', 'Clip Joint', and 'Bad Boy', which became a hit for the Jive Bombers in nineteen fifty-seven.

In recognition of her contributions to music, Armstrong was inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame in two thousand fourteen, solidifying her legacy as a pioneering artist in jazz history.