Louis Jordan

January 11, 2024
Saxophonist

Quick Facts

Louis Jordan
Full Name Louis Jordan
Date Of Birth Jul 8, 1908(1908-07-08)
Age 116
Date Of Death 1975-02-04
Birthplace Brinkley
Country United States
Birth City Arkansas
Horoscope Cancer

Louis Jordan Biography

Birthday Jul 8
Birth Year 1908

Louis Jordan is one of the most popular and richest Saxophonist who was born on July 8, 1908 in Brinkley, Arkansas, United States. “The King of the Juxebox”, a swing saxophonist who was also a bandleader and was regarded as one of the Greatest Artists in All Time by Rolling Stone Magazine.

When they were both rising in popularity, he performed duets alongside He performed duets with Ella Fitzgerald when they were both coming up in popularity..

Jordan was said to have been married to five women during his entire life.

Louis Jordan Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Saxophonist
House Living in own house.

Louis Jordan is one of the richest Saxophonist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Louis Jordan 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was taught clarinet by his father. He played clarinet semi-professionally before he started playing alto saxophone.

He is one of the most popular African-American musicians of this century.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Louis Jordan Dating?

According to our records, Louis Jordan married to Martha Weaver , Vicky Hayes. As of December 1, 2023, Louis Jordan’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Louis Ranked on the list of most popular Saxophonist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Louis Jordan celebrates birthday on July 8 of every year.

What was Louis Jordan known for?

Louis Jordan: ‘Jukebox King’ One of the most popular and successful bandleaders of his day, the saxophonist and singer broke from the mainstream jazz of the Swing Era, producing hard-driving chart toppers and becoming a founding father of rhythm & blues.

Why was Louis Jordan so popular?

The bouncing, rhythmic vitality of his music, coupled with clever lyrics and an engaging stage presence , enabled Jordan to become one of the few African American artists of the 1940s to enjoy crossover popularity with a white audience.

What is Louis Jordan's most famous song?

Sample this album Title by Artist 0:00 / 0:00
1| Saturday Night Fish Fry by Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five| 2:38
2| Is You Is Or Is You Ain’t (My Baby) (1956 Mercury Version) by Louis Jordan| 3:18
3| Don’t Let The Sun Catch You Crying (1956 Mercury Version) by Louis Jordan| 3:16

How did Louis Jordan influence rock and roll?

During an interview late in life, Jordan made the controversial remark that rock and roll music was simply rhythm and blues music played by white performers , which contradicted the likes of Chuck Berry and Little Richard, both black artists playing what they considered to be rock and roll.

What does BB stand for in BB King's name?

The B.B. in B.B. King’s name stands for “ Blues Boy.” King acquired the name while working as a disc jockey in Memphis, Tennessee, in the United States.

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