.jpg) Portrait of Louis Jordan, Paramount Theater(?), New York, N.Y., ca. July 1946 Image by William P. Gottlieb, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Louis JordanLouis Jordan (1908–1975) was a prominent American musician, songwriter, and bandleader recognized as "the King of the Jukebox" during the late 1930s to the early 1950s. He specialized in alto saxophone and is credited with pioneering jump blues, a lively blend of jazz, blues, and boogie-woogie that laid the groundwork for rhythm and blues and early rock and roll. Jordan's influential band, the Tympany Five, achieved significant commercial success, with numerous hit records and 18 Number 1 singles on the R&B charts. His work not only crossed racial boundaries but also shaped the music industry, earning him a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as an early influence. (Source: Wikipedia)
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