Person

Louis Jordan

Louis Thomas Jordan (July 8, 1908 – February 4, 1975) was an American saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and bandleader who was popular from the late 1930s to the early 1950s. Known as "the King of the Jukebox", he earned his highest profile towards the end of the swing era. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as an "early influence" in 1987.

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
July 8th, 1908
Died
February 4th, 1975
Genres
Labels
Rhino
Columbia
MCA Records
Geffen Records
Brunswick
Last updated: December 4th, 2018