Happy International Women’s Day! 🎶 Today we’re celebrating Lil Hardin Armstrong (1898–1971)—a powerhouse pianist, composer, and bandleader who helped shape the sound of early jazz. A classically trained musician with a sharp ear for innovation, she played a key role in guiding the career of Louis Armstrong and helped push jazz into a new era. Women like Lil Hardin Armstrong weren’t just part of jazz history—they helped create it. 📸: black and white photo of Lil Hardin Armstrong, multiple photos - autographed to Charles Nagel #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInJazz #JazzHistory #LilHardinArmstrong