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| Los Angeles, California, U.Known as The King of the Jukebox, Jordan was highly popular with both black and white audiences in the later years of the swing era.Greatest Artists of All Time.American audience, scoring simultaneous Top Ten hits on the white pop charts on several occasions.After Duke Ellington and Count Basie, Louis Jordan was probably the most popular and successful black bandleader of his day.Jordan was a talented singer with great comedic flair, and he fronted his own band for more than twenty years.He was an instrumentalist who specialised in the alto saxophone but played all forms of the instrument, as well as piano and clarinet.Typically performed by smaller bands (typically five or six players), jump music featured shouted, highly syncopated vocals and earthy, comedic lyrics on contemporary urban themes.B, urban blues and early rock'n'roll genres with a series of hugely influential 78 rpm discs for the Decca label.These recordings presaged many of the styles of black popular music in the 1950s and 1960s, and exerted a huge influence on many leading performers in these genres.His mother, Adell, died when Louis was young.He also played piano professionally early in his career, but alto saxophone became his main instrument.Jordan briefly attended Baptist College in Arkansas and majored in music.Philadelphia and then New York.In 1932, Jordan began performing with the band of Clarence Williams, and when in Philadelphia played clarinet in the Charlie Gaines band.In late 1936 he was invited to join the influential Savoy Ballroom orchestra led by drummer Chick Webb.Based at New York's Savoy Ballroom, Webb's orchestra was renowned as one of the very best big bands of its day and they regularly beat all comers at the Savoy's legendary "cutting contests".The ebullient Jordan often introduced songs as he began singing lead; he later recalled that many in the audience took him to be the band's leader, which undoubtedly boosted his confidence further.In 1938, Jordan was fired by Webb for trying to convince Fitzgerald and others to join his new band.Webb died after a spinal operation on 16 June 1939, aged only 30; following his death, Ella Fitzgerald took over the band.Elks Rendezvous club at 464 Lenox Avenue in Harlem.The original lineup of the sextet was Jordan (saxes, vocals), Courtney Williams (trumpet), Lem Johnson (tenor sax), Clarence Johnson (piano), Charlie Drayton (bass) and Walter Martin (drums).Though these were credited to The Elks Rendezvous Band, Jordan subsequently changed the name to the Tympany Five due to the fact that Martin often used tympany drums in performance.Wild Bill Davis and Bill Doggett, "Shadow" Wilson and Chris Columbus on drums and Dallas Bartley on bass.In 1941 Jordan signed with the General Artists Corporation agency, who appointed Berle Adams as Jordan's agent.Adams secured an engagement at Chicago's Capitol Lounge, supporting The Mills Brothers, and this proved to be an important breakthrough for Jordan and the band.During this period bassist Henry Turner was sacked and replaced by Dallas Bartley.The Delta Rhythm Boys, the Nat King Cole Trio, Buddy Johnson and the Jay McShann Band.However Roy Eldridge subsequently recorded a version, backed by the Gene Krupa band, which became a hit in June 1942, almost a year after the Jordan recording came out; it was also covered by Jimmie Lunceford.Big Bill Broonzy and Jimmy Rushing.It had been imposed in order to secure royalty payments for union musicians for each record sold.Harlem Hit Parade in December 1942.In late 1942, just before the U.World War II, Jordan and his band relocated to Los Angeles, working at major venues there and in San Diego.At this session they recorded "Ration Blues", which dated from their Fox Head Tavern days, but which had become newly timely with the imposition of wartime rationing.It became Jordan's first crossover hit, charting on both the white and black pop charts.One of his biggest hits was "Caldonia", with its energetic screaming punchline, banged out by the whole band, "Caldonia!What makes your big head so hard?"Muddy Waters also cut a version.Jordan's raucous recordings were also notable for their use of fantastical narrative.It is arguably one of the earliest American recordings to include all the basic elements of the classic rock'n'roll genre (obviously exerting a direct influence on the subsequent work of Bill Haley) and it is certainly one of the first widely popular songs to use the word "rocking" in the chorus and to prominently feature a distorted electric guitar.American popular music of the vocal stylings that eventually evolved into rap.American urban life and were infused with cheeky good humor and a driving musical energy that had a massive influence on the development of rock and roll.Jordan was probably one of the main popularisers of the slang term "chick" (woman)."Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby?"Universal film Follow the Boys.Jordan also placed another more than a dozen songs on the national charts.Stevie Wonder with 70 weeks).Disc transcription program, which helped to broaden his popularity with white audiences.Jordan also had a cameo role in the Hollywood wartime musical Follow the Boys.He was the progenitor and foremost practitioner of the jump blues style, later to be followed by Roy Brown, Wynonie Harris, Tiny Bradshaw.Jordan's vocal style was arguably an important precursor to rap.Motion Pictures
As well as singing in many films, and appearing in Meet Miss Bobby Sox (1944) Jordan starred in several race films Beware (1946 film), Reet Petite and Gone, and Look Out Sister (both 1947, when the race films ended).Tympany Five format within a year.By the mid 1950s, Jordan's records were not selling as well as they used to and he began switching labels."Let the Good Times Roll" and "Salt Pork, West Virginia".After this, however, Jordan's popularity waned and he recorded only for a small following of enthusiasts.He seldom recorded at all after the early 1960s."Saturday Night Fish Fry", but Tympany Five pianist Bill Doggett later claimed that in fact he had written the song.Marriages
Jordan is believed to have been married five times.After their divorce, he married dancer Vicky Hayes in 1951, and separated from her in 1960."Open the Door, Richard!""Blue Light Boogie (Pts.CD 102 track compilation (Jivin' With Jordan) that includes all of Jordan's seminal work from his Decca years.Jordan's hit recordings is The Best of Louis Jordan.Tributes
The Broadway show, Five Guys Named Moe was devoted to Jordan's music and this title is given to both soundtrack (tribute) and original music collections.The Music of Louis Jordan, as well as the songs "Let the Good Times Roll" and "Caldonia".Rock singer Joe Jackson recorded Jumpin' Jive in 1981 which featured several songs by Jordan.Let The Good Times Roll, a Jordan biography, was written by British jazz historian John Chilton.The Immortals: The First Fifty.What Was the First Rock'n'Roll Recork.References
John Chilton, Let The Good Times Roll: The Story of Louis Jordan.This page was last modified 06:08, 4 January 2008.See Copyrights for details.This article is about the French actor, for the musician see Louis Jordan.After the 1944 liberation of France by the Allies, Jourdan married Berthe Frederique, with whom he had a son.After a number of American films, most notably the 1954 romantic drama Three Coins in the Fountain, he made his Broadway debut in the lead role in Billy Rose' drama, The Immoralist.He returned to Broadway for a short run in 1955 and that year made his U.Inspector Beaumont in the series Paris Precinct.The film earned nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture.In 1983 he was cast as the villainous Kamal Khan in the James Bond film, Octopussy.He is retired and lives in California with his wife of over 60 years, Berthe Frederique "Quique" Jourdan.Grand Larceny (1987)
Beverly Hills Madam (1986) (TV)
Cover Up (1984) (TV)
Octopussy (1983)
Escape to Love (1982)
Swamp Thing (1982)
Double Deal (1981)
The French Atlantic Affair (1979) TV
Silver Bears (1978)
Count Dracula (1977) (TV)
The Man in the Iron Mask (1977) (TV)
Piange Il Telefono (1975)
The Great American Beauty Contest (1973) (TV)
Ritual of Evil (1970) (TV)
Fear No Evil (1969) (TV)
Run a Crooked Mile (1969) (TV)
To Die in Paris (1968) (TV)
A Flea in Her Ear (1968)
Cervantes (1967)
Les Sultans (1966)
Made in Paris (1966)
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Part of his French Resistance work was to help publish and distribute...Actor, Soundtrack, Self, Archive FootageActor:1990s1980s1970s1960s1950s1940s1930sYear of the Comet (1992) ....Counterforce (Spain) Grand Larceny (1987) ....Adam VidocqOctopussy (1983) ....Kamal KhanSwamp Thing (1982) ....HostGamble on Love (1982) Escape to Love (1982) For Love of Angela (1982) (V) ....The Lido Girls (1980) TV episode ....Another Thing (1981) TV episode Double Deal (1981) ....Fool's Gold (USA: bootleg title) Columbo: Murder Under Glass (1978) (TV) ....Rope of Gold (1967) TV episode ....Andre VesalianRitual of Evil (1970) (TV) ....David SorellRun a Crooked Mile (1969) (TV) ....La (France) To Die in Paris (1968) (TV) ....Colonel Bertine WestrexCervantes (1967) ....Young Rebel (USA) Peau d'espion (1967) ....To Commit a Murder (UK) (USA) ...Amante italiana, L' (Italy) ...The Chrysler Theater ...Clash of Cymbals (1964) TV episode ....War of Nerves (1964) TV episode ....Le comte Mathias Sandorf...Conde Sandorf, El (Spain) ...Grande ribelle, Il (Italy) Leviathan (1962) ....Dark Journey (USA) Disordine, Il (1962) ....Disorder (USA) Comte de Monte Cristo, Le (1961) ....Conte di Montecristo, Il (Italy) ...The Story of the Count of Monte Cristo (USA) Vergini di Roma, Le (1961) ....Amazons of Rome (USA) ...The Man Who Beat Lupo (1957) TV episode ....Journey by Moonlight (1956) TV episode ....Her Bridal Night (USA) ...France (1955) TV episode ....Chasse au crime (France) ...Studio One Summer Theatre (USA: summer title) ...Studio One in Hollywood (USA: new title) ...Summer Theatre (USA: summer title) ...Ben CoryThree Coins in the Fountain (1954) ....Lucky Strike Theater ...Steps Out The Happy Time (1952) ....Uncle Desmond BonnardAnne of the Indies (1951) ....LaRochelleBird of Paradise (1951) ....Andre LaurenceMadame Bovary (1949) ....Octavio QuagliniLetter from an Unknown Woman (1948) ....Robert de LignyPetites du quai aux fleurs, Les (1944) ....The Heart of a Nation Belle aventure, La (1942) ....Parade en 7 nuits (1941) ....Self:1990s1980s1970s1960s1950sGrace Kelly: The American Princess (1991) (V) ....La: It's Bob Hope's Fun Birthday Spectacular from Paris' Bicentennial (1989) (TV) ....HimselfThe Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (1985) (TV) ....HimselfSalute to Lady Liberty (1984) (TV) ....HimselfJames Bond in India (1983) (V) ....HimselfBilly Wilder (1970) (TV) ....Episode dated 26 April 1964 (1964) TV episode ....Episode dated 13 February 1955 (1955) TV episode ....HimselfPremier Khrushchev in the USA (1959) ....HimselfThe 31st Annual Academy Awards (1959) (TV) ....They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update.With our Resume service you can add photos and build a complete resume to help you achieve the best possible presentation on the IMDb.Internet Movie Database Inc.Terms and Privacy Policy under which this service is provided to you.Jordan was born into a musical family.He served stints as a saxophonist with jazz bands and swing orchestras led by Chick Webb and others.Jordan supplied a good deal of the slang of early rock and roll and directly influenced the freewheeling spirit of the music.Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and Bing Crosby.He would come to have a huge influence on Decca Records labelmate Bill Haley.Louis Jordan more than any other artist.Fifties, Somebody Up There Digs Me!He remained a revered figure in Europe, but for the most part, the times had passed him by.Jordan recorded for the last time in 1972 and died in February 1975 of a heart attack.Louis Jordan revival occurred in 1992 when the musical Five Guys Named Moe, based on his life and music, became a Broadway smash.TIMELINE
July 8, 1908: Louis Jordan is born in Brinkley, Arkansas.Arkansas and New York City.Louis Jordan, is released.Jordan and his Tympany Five.Top Ten hits would follow before the year is out.January 1954: Louis Jordan leaves Decca Records, ending a wildly successful association that had lasted for one and a half decades.October 1974: Louis Jordan suffers a heart attack while performing in Sparks, Nevada.February 4, 1975: Louis Jordan dies while convalescing from a heart attack in Los Angeles.Jive with Louis Jordan, a live album, is posthumously issued on the British JSP label.Louis Jordan and his peers.January 21, 1987: Louis Jordan is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the 2nd annual induction dinner.April 8, 1992: The musical Five Guys Named Moe, based on the songs and persona of Louis Jordan, opens on Broadway.Liner notes for Just Say Moe!Jacques Lubin and Danny Garcon.The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc.Sign in to get personalized recommendations.Hours() * 3600 + newCurrentTime.Minutes() * 60 + currentTime.Amazon MP3 Downloads store.Are You Hep to the Jive?See all 23 customer reviews...Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?Songs from this album are available to purchase as MP3s.Try our music sampler to hear song samples from this album.FSCommands are received by VBScript in IE.Track states defined in AlbumSampler."Saturday Night Fish Fry" end up in the slam, while the institution of marriage occasions a warning in "Beware."Jordan also dabbled in Latin and Brazilian rhythms on "Run Joe" and "Early in the Morning," and even added a major ballad, "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Cryin'," to the standard repertoire.Sheet music for Louis jordan at Sheet Music Plus.Download hot new song ringtones direclty to your phone today!Add a iframe that allows us to ping the server when this element becomes visible
a9AdsViewNamespace.No one has tagged this product for Amazon search yet.The easiest way to shoot video reviews.Roy Brown, Wynonnie Harris, and blues saxophonist and singer Louis Jordan were among these artists, and it's fair to say that because both Bill Haley and Elvis Presley covered their songs and got more attention than they did.Take me right back to the track, jack.It clocks in 5:20 but its excess length doesn't diminish the song.Jordan's connection to rock and roll, as I learned in my music class.Humpty Dumpty, Little Jack Horner, from the past, and was amused to hear them like this.Better get the Five Guys Named Moe album for those songs.King, and Van Morrison acknowledged his influence.When I was growing up in The Sixties on the British Invasion and Motown and Stax classics, I thought I knew everything about popular music.Over the last couple decades I've realized how myopic my vision was in my youth.His popularity was so widespread during the decade that between 1943 and 1950, Jordan was atop the charts with 18 songs for a total of 113 weeks!The 20 tracks on the CD belong in any serious collector's library.Louis Jordan anthology available, it delivers more jubilation for the buck than just about anything in the Amazon jungle.But the net on Louis Jordan is that he is a party waiting to happen; put this CD on and in no time at all you'll find yourself laughing, dancing, and feeling better about life.Whether on sax, vocals, as a writer, or bandleader, Louis Jordan cooks.Saturday Night Fish Fry is a rockin' classic with a story to tell, as are Beans and Cornbread, Five Guys Named Moe, and Choo Choo Ch'Boogie.Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens is a riot, a splendid piece of political incorrectness that uses code to have a little fun (a lot of fun) at the white man's expense.Caledonia, another foot stomper, is equally irreverent and delightful.See all 23 customer reviews...Published 1 month ago by Andre M.As hip today as it was then
This collection truly gives insight into the beginnings of Rock 'N Roll.The Best of Louis Jordan
No wonder he influenced a lot of musicians; Ray Charles, James Brown, Little Richard and many more.Not only is the man a excellent musician, he's also an excellent entertainer...He's been looking for the song "Beans and Cornbread" for as far back as I can remember.The Inventor of Rock and Roll
You can't live without this collection if you like Chuck Berry, Ray Charles, rockabilly, Diana Krall, or any of the current swing stuff.Do you think that THE MIRACLES should be inducted into the ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME ?Louis Jordan put black music into the mainstream and inspired ...Are you hip to the jive?Titans Of The Blues, Vol.Music You Should Hear: Artists' PicksWant to know what Norah Jones, Sting, and Il Divo are listening to?Find out in Music You Should Hear, where these and other artists tell you about the music they love.Off Your StairMaster and Nautilus Purchase
Purchase a select StairMaster or Nautilus product offered by Amazon.This offer applies only to Amazon.For more about music, check out our blog, Amazon Earworm, and our monthly newsletters, Amazon Delivers.Using your checking account at Amazon.If you need help or have a question for Customer Service, contact us.Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?Your comments can help make our site better for everyone.View or change your orders in Your Account.You have no recently viewed items or searches.After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.All the latest Louis Jordan Real Music Ringtones in 30 seconds.Free, Fast Shipping On First Order.Sign in to get personalized recommendations.After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.Hello, you either have JavaScript turned off or an old version of Adobe's Flash Player.The video has been added to your playlist.Thank you for flagging this video.Per our Community Guidelines, hate speech is specifically defined in reference to "protected groups."Thank you for sharing your concerns.We can only process copyright complaints submitted by authorized parties in accordance with processes defined in law.Please refer to our Help Center for more information and the complete instructions.In order to process a privacy complaint we need more information from you.Change the value of a comment by clicking on a thumb.Mos Def was "Louis Jordan" or similar character in Lackawana Blues!McKinley who was later with Glenn Miller).Cast :Louis Jordan (himself)Nicky O'Daniel (Caldonia)Cab Calloway (himself) ...Get the latest Flash player.The video has been added to your playlist.This video will appear on your blog shortly.Thank you for flagging this video.Content of this nature is not necessarily prohibited on YouTube, however we will review this video and take action as appropriate.Per our Community Guidelines, hate speech is specifically defined in reference to "protected groups."Thank you for sharing your concerns.We can only process copyright complaints submitted by authorized parties in accordance with processes defined in law.There may be significant legal penalties for false notices.Please refer to our Help Center for more information and the complete instructions.Thank you for sharing your concerns.Thank you for sharing this video!Change this to see only comments above a certain value.How come he talks so much before he sings?Not that I'm complaining.Lets just say it's practically unlistenable (watch AMC or TMC some time).Watch the other clips by Louis Jordan, funny and brilliant.After making your selection, copy and paste the embed code above.Louis Jordan was a swinging musician who played "jazz with a broad grin."Over the next 22 weeks, the recording stayed near the top of the chart, occupying the Number 2 spot for four weeks.Louis Jordan started playing saxophone at the age of 7.What was next for this talented musician? |
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