This is the first lesson from the grades 2-5 Jazz and the World of Black American Music Course. Students will be introduced to the music of Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. They will demonstrate knowledge of the blues and compose original blues lyrics. This video is part of S'Cool Sounds free online courses. You can view this video and its lesson plan at https://www.learnscoolsounds.org/. S’Cool Sounds (SCS) provides hands-on music instruction for K-12 children through classroom teaching, after school programs, and community events. Our global music materials celebrate local traditions, foster multicultural curiosity, and aim to nurture music creation, participation, performance, and analysis. Copyright S’Cool Sounds 2022