Today's the centennial anniversary of the birth of a true American music original, Louis Jordan. Louis was the link between the big bands and rock and roll, and his music has been covered by everybody from Louis Armstrong to Asleep at the Wheel.
A profile:
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:wiftxqt5ldfe~T1
And a visual look:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M3XOFKONlU
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Louis Jordan Centennial
