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- NAME: Louis Jordan
- OCCUPATION: Saxophonist, Singer
- BIRTH DATE: July 08, 1908
- DEATH DATE: February 04, 1975
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Brinkley, Arkansas
- PLACE OF DEATH: Los Angeles, California
- Full Name: Louis Thomas Jordan
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Louis Jordan was a saxophonist-singer who was a seminal figure in the development of both rhythm and blues and rock and roll.
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Saxophoist/singer Louis Jordan joined Chick Webb's orchestra in 1936, remaining (alongside the young Ella Fitzgerald) for two years before forming his own band. Jordan's musical style exerted a profound influence on a wide range of performers, most notably Chuck Berry, Ray Charles and Bill Haley. Among many others who covered his material were Woody Herman, Muddy Waters and Eric Clapton.© 2013 A+E Networks. All rights reserved.
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