Album, Record & Cover - Louis Jordan

Album, Record & Cover - Louis Jordan

Object number2002.250.01

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 "Hallelujah!...Louis Jordan is Back!" The album cover resembles the front page of a newspaper with a photograph of Jordan in the center as well as a review of the album. The headline, which includes the album title, artist name, and "Tangerine Record", is printed in black and red ink. The back cover contains the continuation of the front page review as well as a biography. The album was produced by Tangerine Records Corporation c. 1970.

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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