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Armstrong Lil HardinLil Hardin Armstrong Lil Hardin Armstrong American jazz musician and bandleader (1898–1971) Lillian Hardin Armstrong (née Hardin; February 3, 1898 – August 27, 1971) was an American jazz pianist, composer, arranger, singer, and bandleader. She was the second wife of Louis Armstrong, with whom she collaborated on many recordings in the 1920s.[1] Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Lil Hardin Armstrong Armstrong in 1935 Background information Birth name Lillian Hardin Born (1898-02-03)February 3, 1898 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. Died August 27, 1971(1971-08-27) (aged 73) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Genres Jazz Occupations Musician composer bandleader singer Instrument(s) Piano, vocals Spouse Louis Armstrong (m. 1924; div. 1938) Close Her compositions include "Struttin' with Some Barbecue", "Don't Jive Me", "Two Deuces", "Knee… (Source: Wikipedia)
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