Sheet Music, Louis Jordan
Object number2002.004.01
Dateca 1940-1950
OriginHollywood, California
Mediumpaper, ink
DimensionsOverall: 9 x 12 in. (22.9 x 30.5 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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