Louis Jordan

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Highly popular and influential saxophonist; perhaps the quintessential jump blues band leader.

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1930s - 1970s

July 8, 1908 in Brinkley, AR

February 4, 1975 in Los Angeles, CA

Blues, Jazz, R&B

East Coast Blues, Jump Blues, Regional Blues, Swing, Urban Blues, Early R&B

Louis Thomas Jordan

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