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Satchmo

Satchmo

4 9.5
The nickname of Louis Armstrong, a famous American jazz trumpet player
  • proper noun
  • /ˈsætʃmoʊ/
: Satchmo
  • Satchmo at the Waldorf, his first play, opened in September in Orlando, Florida.
  • Satchmo, Louis Armstrong
  • Louis Satchmo

It was, it was Satchmo, what's his name?

Examples

  • A little bit for you, Satchmo

    Harriet the Spy (1996)

  • Okay, Satchmo, why don't you play us a few notes?

    Outside Providence (1999)

  • As Satchmo sang: what a wonderful world!

    Fiction book (1999)

  • That was Louis B. Armstrong, the great Satchmo.

    Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)

  • Now we got it jumpin' Satchmo, get on that horn

    A Song Is Born (1948)

  • It will feature music made famous by jazz legend Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, performed live by a six-piece jazz band, and is best for children ages 8 and up.

    Blog text (13)

  • Louis Armstrong, known by his nickname Satchmo, revolutionized jazz with his incredible trumpet skills.

  • Many fans remember Satchmo for his unique voice and charismatic stage presence.

  • The legacy of Satchmo continues to inspire jazz musicians around the world.

Synonyms

Louis Armstrong
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A famous American jazz musician who played the trumpet, wrote music, and led bands

is the informal nickname used for that same musician

Surface Forms

Satchmo main

Etymology

Satchmo is the famous nickname of Louis Armstrong, the great American jazz trumpet player. One popular story says it comes from the longer nickname Satchelmouth, from satchel meaning 'bag' and mouth meaning 'mouth', a playful image about his big mouth and big sound. So remembering Satchmo as short for Satchelmouth helps you connect the name to Armstrong's powerful trumpet playing.