t he wouldn't had the impact on the jazz world.When Armstrong returned to Chicago in 1925 it was different than before. Jazz was now a national fad with a wide audience that included whites as well as blacks. Another thing that had changed was the influence of the mob in Chicago. Most of the clubs in Chicago were owned by gangsters. "The Five dozen records generally titled the Louis Armstrong Hot Fives constitute one of the most significant bodies of American recorded music." (Collier P. 169) These records were immediately recognized by musicians, and jazz fans. All across the United States musicians were enthralled at what Armstrong was doing and they all wanted to do the same. The Hot Fives wiped away the old style of New Orleans style. It came to be that you either played like Armstrong or you might as well not play at all. The Hot Fives and Sevens put Louis on the map and opened all kinds of doors that were normally closed to Afro-Americans at this time. Through his music he became a movie star , staring in such films as Jam Session and When the Boys Meet the Girls. He also became an ambassador of goodwill throughout the world, in Africa several nations issued stamps in his honor. He was known all over the world as one of the greatest entertainers of his time. His popularity also allowed him to meet some of the most important people of his time including Pope Paul IIV in 1968. Satchmo lived a full life that was amazing for anyone, never mind for an Afro-American that had everything working against him from day one. ...
