Album, Record & Cover - Louis Jordan

Album, Record & Cover - Louis Jordan

Object number2002.259.01

Date1980

MediumPaper, Ink, Vinyl

Dimensions12 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (31.8 x 31.8 cm)

Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection

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DescriptionA Louis Jordan album entitled "Louis Jordan Greatest Hits." The album cover features a black and white photograph of Jordan and his band set upon a red and white geometric background. The artists' name and album title is situated along the top of the cover in white text. The album was produced by MCA Records in 1980.

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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