Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five were responsible for a slew of highly original and unique hits, full of great humour and Jordan's irrepressible personality; this, combined with the group's slick musicianship and their driving beat, made them one of the most successful Jazz and Rhythm & Blues small bands of their era. See also: JASCD151 - The Rock 'N' Roll Years 1955-58
Jivin' With Jordan Music Artist : Louis Jordan Music Label : Proper Box UK Release Date : 2002-07-15 Artistopia's Price :$28.29
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Album Summary
102 slices of prime Jordan are included in this 4 CD set and the 40 page booklet tells the story and provides session detail along with many rare photographs. 4 standard jewel cases in a hardcover slipcase. 2002.
One of the most influential R&B artist of the 20th Century. This collection brings together all of his late 50s attempts to compete in the rock and roll era and features some of the earliest productions by Quincy Jones. Exciting rock and roll versions of many of his greatest recordings of the 1940s, including: 'Saturday Night Fish Fry', 'Caldonia' and 'Choo Choo Ch' Boogie'. Contains two complete original albums - 'Somebody Up There Digs Me' and 'Man, We're Wailin'. Fully detailed liner notes cover this period of Louis' career. See also: JASMCD2561 - Saturday Night Fish Fry - The Original & Greatest Hits
The price of this multi-disc import box set is indeed a hefty one, but it contains every track the pioneering saxman waxed for Decca -- the multitude of hits that inexorably influenced the future of R&B and eventually rock & roll. Bear Family's attention to detail in its presentation is always immaculate, and the sound quality follows suit. ~ Bill Dahl, All Music Guide
The Anthology Music Artist : Louis Jordan Music Label : Indie Europe/Zoom Release Date : 2011-05-03 Artistopia's Price :$15.02
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