Album, 78 Record - Louis Jordan

 
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Album, 78 Record - Louis Jordan
Louis Jordan Album
Louis Jordan Album

Album, 78 Record - Louis Jordan

Object number2002.280.01
Date1970-1980
MediumPaper, Ink, Vinyl
Dimensions9 7/8 x 9 7/8 in. (25.1 x 25.1 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionA Louis Jordan record. The record contains a blue Decca Records label with gold lettering. The album was produced by Decca Records.

    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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