This is the first time this music is being released on CD. The 22 tunes on this CD (68 min.) are from three radio broadcasts in Los Angeles in 1943, 1948 & 1949. The repertoire features many Louis Jordan original compositions. Louis Jordan was tremendously popular in the U.S. at the time of these recordings and all through the 50?s.
During the period when these recordings were made, he was at the peak of his musicianship, showmanship and popularity. Louis Jordan combined showmanship and musicianship; he was a marvelous instrumentalist and vocalist, radiating plenty of musical energy on stage, and he could be very funny. Included on this CD are some of his most popular tunes, like for instance "Five Guys Named Moe". The style of the music is mostly up-tempo swing jazz and rhythm & blues, with plenty of humor.
During the period when these recordings were made, he was at the peak of his musicianship, showmanship and popularity. Louis Jordan combined showmanship and musicianship; he was a marvelous instrumentalist and vocalist, radiating plenty of musical energy on stage, and he could be very funny. Included on this CD are some of his most popular tunes, like for instance "Five Guys Named Moe". The style of the music is mostly up-tempo swing jazz and rhythm & blues, with plenty of humor.
Broke But Happy
Buzz Me
Caldonia
Choo Choo Ch'boogie
Daddy-o
Danny Boy
Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying
Don't Worry 'Bout Me
Five Guys Named Moe
How Long Must I Wait For You?
I Like 'Em Fat Like That
Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby?
Jumpin' At The Jubilee
Knock Me With A Kiss
Let The Good Times Roll
On The Sunny Side Of The Street
Safe, Sane, And Single
Sometimes I'm Happy
Texas And Pacific
The Drippy Drippers
We Can't Agree
Buzz Me
Caldonia
Choo Choo Ch'boogie
Daddy-o
Danny Boy
Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying
Don't Worry 'Bout Me
Five Guys Named Moe
How Long Must I Wait For You?
I Like 'Em Fat Like That
Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby?
Jumpin' At The Jubilee
Knock Me With A Kiss
Let The Good Times Roll
On The Sunny Side Of The Street
Safe, Sane, And Single
Sometimes I'm Happy
Texas And Pacific
The Drippy Drippers
We Can't Agree
| Genres | Jazz |
| Format | Recorded Performance |
| Media | CD |
| Series | Storyville Jazz Unlimited |
| Publisher | Storyville Records |
| Contributors | Jordan, Louis (Artist) |
| Language | English |
| UPC | 0717101208029 |