Album, Record - Louis Jordan

 
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Louis Jordan Album and Cover
Album, Record - Louis Jordan
Louis Jordan Album and Cover
Louis Jordan Album and Cover

Album, Record - Louis Jordan

Object number2002.193.01
Dateca. 1970
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 "Somebody Up There Digs Me." The album cover features an image of Jordan and his band pasted upon a white background with orange text. Jordan is dressed in a blue suit with a red tie and he is holding his saxophone in his right hand. The album was produced by Mercury-Wing.

    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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