Sheet Music, Louis Jordan

 
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Sheet Music, Louis Jordan
Louis Jordan sheet music
Louis Jordan sheet music

Sheet Music, Louis Jordan

Object number2002.359.01
Datec. 1950
OriginFenton, Missouri
Mediumpaper and ink
DimensionsOverall: 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum collection
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    DescriptionLouis Jordan sheet music. Blue cover with white and blac print. A black and white photo of Jordan in the bottom right corner. Words and music by Joan Whitney and Alex Kramer. Produced by Sun Music Co.

    Louis Jordan was born July 8, 1908 in Brinkley, Arkansas. He was an African-American musician, singer and song writer. He briefly attended Arkansas Baptist College in Little Rock, majoring in music. Although he could play a variety of instruments, he was best known for his saxophone playing and was nicknamed "The King of the Jukebox." He appeared in and sang in a number of movies over the years. Jordan died February 4, 1975.
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