Louis Jordan

Biography

Louis Thomas Jordan, 8 July 1908, Brinkley, Arkansas, USA, d. 4 February 1975, Los Angeles, California, USA. This highly popular saxophonist and singer began touring as a teenager with the Rabbit Foot Minstrels, and supported classic blues singers Ma Rainey, Ida Cox and Bessie Smith. In the 30s, after relocating to New York City, he played in the bands of Louis Armstrong, Clarence Williams, Chick Webb and Ella Fitzgerald, appearing with these orchestras on records for RCA - Victor Records,... Read more

Genres

Blues Comedy Movies Drama Movies Jazz Musicals & The Arts Pop / Rock R&B / Soul Soundtrack

Tags

jazz

swing

rhythm and blues

blues

saxophone

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