Louis Jordan
Louis Thomas Jordan (July 8, 1908 – February 4, 1975) was an American saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and bandleader who was popular from the late 1930s to the early 1950s. Known as "the King of the Jukebox", he earned his highest profile towards the end of the swing era.
Specializing in the alto sax, Jordan played all forms of the saxophone, as well as piano and clarinet. He also w…
Artist details
- Type
- Person
- Area
- United States
- Born
- July 8th, 1908
- Died
- February 4th, 1975
- Genres
- Labels
- Rhino