Louis Jordon is credited with inventing jump blues He is also the first major star of R&B, owning the R&B charts from WWII until the beginning of the rock and roll era. He spent his youth with the Rabbit Foot Minstrels. Later he majored in music at Arkansas Baptist College. In 1932 he moved to Philadelphia where he played alto sax during the big band era. Fro 1942-51 he had a total of 57 R&B hits. During the late 40s he appeared in many "soundies", short musical films similar to MTV videos.
Discography: Let the Good Times Roll: The Complete Decca Recordings 1938-54. 1938-54, Bear Family. The Best of Louis Jordon. Nov. 15, 1941-Jan. 1941, MCA. Five Guys Named Moe: Original Decca Recordings, Vol. 2. Jul 21, 1942-May 8, 1952, Decca. |
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