Louis Jordan Jordan in New York, about July 1946 Background information Birth name Louis Thomas Jordan Also known as "The King of the Jukebox" Born (1908-07-08)July 8, 1908 Brinkley, Arkansas, United States Died February 4, 1975(1975-02-04) (aged 66) Los Angeles, United States Genres Swing Jump blues Jazz Blues R&B Big band Comedy music Occupation(s) Bandleader, songwriter, singer, saxophonist, actor Instruments Alto saxophone,...
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Louis Jordan Jordan in New York, about July 1946 Background information Birth name Louis Thomas Jordan Also known as "The King of the Jukebox" Born (1908-07-08)July 8, 1908 Brinkley, Arkansas, United States Died February 4, 1975(1975-02-04) (aged 66) Los Angeles, United States Genres Swing Jump blues Jazz Blues R&B Big band Comedy music Occupation(s) Bandleader, songwriter, singer, saxophonist, actor Instruments Alto saxophone,...