Overview
Louis Jordan (1908-75) is the acknowledged father of rhythm and blues, the jazz saxophonist and vocalist whose inventiveness acted as a bridge between jazz and rhythm and blues, paving the way for Chuck Berry, Ray Charles, James Brown, and countless others. By combining the music of his rural African-American heritage with the sophisticated sounds of nightclub bands, Jordan produced a unique style. His inspired vocals, blending the humor and pathos of his upbringing, soon won him a huge following. Jordan and his Tympany Five made a string of bestselling records that included "Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby", "Caldonia", and "Choo Choo Ch'Boogie". Posthumously, Jordan's name has reached a new audience via the Broadway show Five Guys Named Moe.
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- ISBN-13: 9780472084784
- ISBN-10: 047208478X
- Publisher: University of Michigan Press
- Publish Date: October 1997
- Dimensions: 8.94 x 5.95 x 1.01 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.16 pounds
- Page Count: 320
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