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Louis Armstrong & Willie Gary Johnson

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Bunk was regarded as one of the top trumpeters in New Orleans in the years 1905–1915.

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  1. Louis Armstrong Creative: influenced by Willie Gary Johnson

Louis Armstrong

  • b. Aug 4, 1901, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
  • d. Jul 6, 1971, New York, New York, USA

The trumpeter and singer is widely credited with starting modern jazz.

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Willie Gary Johnson

  • b. 1879
  • d. 1942

Willie Gary "Bunk" Johnson was a prominent early New Orleans jazz trumpet player in the early years of the 20th century.

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