Lil Hardin-Armstrong

American jazz pianist, composer, arranger, singer and bandleader (b. February 3, 1898 in Memphis, Tennessee – d. August 27, 1971 in Chicago, Illinois). Played with Freddie Keppard, King Oliver, Louis Armstrong, Henry Allen, Zutty Singleton, and many others. She also led her own groups, (Lil Armstrong And Her Dixielanders and Lil Armstrong And Her Swing Band).