Saxophone, Louis Jordan
Object number2002.504.01.a-b
Date1939
MediumBrass
DimensionsOverall: 28 in. (71.1 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
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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