Album, 45 Record - Louis Jordan

 
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Album, 45 Record - Louis Jordan
Louis Jordan Album
Louis Jordan Album

Album, 45 Record - Louis Jordan

Object number2002.262.01
DateUnknown Date
Mediumpaper, ink, vinyl
DimensionsOverall (Overall Diameter): 7 in. (17.8 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum collection
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    DescriptionA .45 record album of "You're My Mule" & "Texarkana Twist", with Louis Jordan. The album has no cover. Label is orange with black lettering. Album was produced by Tangerine Record Corporation.

    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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