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Louis Jordan (jan 1, 1908 – dec 31, 1975)

Description:

played a major role in transition from race music to rhythm and blues
- popularized concept of small swinging band with a tight rhythm section and a horn section
- sax player and singer (pivotal in developing jump blues)
- embraced commercial aspects of popular music industry
- started in minstrel shows--> used that to "straddle the fence" (appeal to white audiences for commercial success and stay connected to black audiences for the vitality of his music") --> also incorporated "witty, vaudeville-influenced lyrics" + comedic theatrics
CRITICISM: every number in jump tempo sounds the same by him however was in a magazine where there's an ongoing debate on the relationship between jazz and commercialism

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2 Oct 2017
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Date:

jan 1, 1908
dec 31, 1975
~ 68 years
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