History of louis jordan

American musician, songwriter and bandleader (1908–1975)

For the athlete, see Louis Jordan (American football). For the French actor, see Louis Jourdan.

Musical artist

Louis Thomas Jordan^[a] (July 8, 1908 – February 4, 1975)^[1] 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.

Louis jourdan cause of death

Specializing in the alto sax, Jordan played all forms of the saxophone, as well as piano and clarinet. He also was a talented singer with great comedic flair, and fronted his own band for more than twenty years. He duetted with some of the biggest solo singing stars of his time, including Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.

Jordan was also an actor and a film personality. He appeared in 14 three-minute Soundies filmed for "movie jukeboxes" of the 1940s.^[2] He al