Louis Jordan Blues Poster
$25.00
8 in stock
Louis Jordan Blues Poster
Louis Jordan Poster – 12 inches by 18 inches. Digitally printed on speckletone cardstock, hand signed by the artist, Grego Anderson. Ships Worldwide.
Illustrated and Designed by Grego Anderson – “America’s favorite Blues folk artist”
Owner and only employee at Mojohand.com – the one man Blues Boutique
Free shipping for all orders over $35 in the continental USA
©Mojohand.com – Everything Blues™ The one man Blues boutique celebrating over 20 years in service of the Blues!
What one of my customers had to say:
“Brother Grego makes the best blues art I have seen, I even got a tattoo of his crossroads drawing… with permission of course 🙂 ” – Big John J. – Memphis
Louis Jordan: The Jump Blues King Who Paved the Way for Rock ’n’ Roll
Louis Jordan (1908–1975) was a trailblazing American saxophonist, singer, bandleader, and songwriter whose infectious blend of swing, blues, and jazz laid the foundation for R&B and early rock ’n’ roll. Leading his band, Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five, he dominated the 1940s charts with hits like “Caldonia,” “Choo Choo Ch’Boogie,” and “Saturday Night Fish Fry.” Known for his sharp wit, high energy, and danceable rhythms, Jordan’s music bridged racial and cultural divides, influencing artists from Chuck Berry to Ray Charles. His tight arrangements, humorous storytelling, and mastery of jump blues made him one of the most important figures in 20th-century American music. Often called the “Father of Rhythm and Blues,” Louis Jordan remains a key link between the big band era and the birth of rock ’n’ roll.
Keywords: Louis Jordan, jump blues, R&B pioneer, Tympany Five, Choo Choo Ch’Boogie, Caldonia, rhythm and blues, early rock ’n’ roll, swing era, saxophonist, American music legend.
Grego’s notes: “My first time of hearing Louis Jordan was after I read a quote about him from BB King – who was a big fan – I bought a CD just based on that quote and it blew my mind… when the big band / swing thing came back in the 90’s I already was very familiar with that sound and Louis and his big band were masters…. a key cog in the early rock and roll sound too.”
Louis Jordan Blues Poster
$25.00
8 in stock
Louis Jordan Blues Poster
Louis Jordan Poster – 12 inches by 18 inches. Digitally printed on speckletone cardstock, hand signed by the artist, Grego Anderson. Ships Worldwide.
Illustrated and Designed by Grego Anderson – “America’s favorite Blues folk artist”
Owner and only employee at Mojohand.com – the one man Blues Boutique
Free shipping for all orders over $35 in the continental USA
©Mojohand.com – Everything Blues™ The one man Blues boutique celebrating over 20 years in service of the Blues!
What one of my customers had to say:
“Brother Grego makes the best blues art I have seen, I even got a tattoo of his crossroads drawing… with permission of course 🙂 ” – Big John J. – Memphis
Louis Jordan: The Jump Blues King Who Paved the Way for Rock ’n’ Roll
Louis Jordan (1908–1975) was a trailblazing American saxophonist, singer, bandleader, and songwriter whose infectious blend of swing, blues, and jazz laid the foundation for R&B and early rock ’n’ roll. Leading his band, Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five, he dominated the 1940s charts with hits like “Caldonia,” “Choo Choo Ch’Boogie,” and “Saturday Night Fish Fry.” Known for his sharp wit, high energy, and danceable rhythms, Jordan’s music bridged racial and cultural divides, influencing artists from Chuck Berry to Ray Charles. His tight arrangements, humorous storytelling, and mastery of jump blues made him one of the most important figures in 20th-century American music. Often called the “Father of Rhythm and Blues,” Louis Jordan remains a key link between the big band era and the birth of rock ’n’ roll.
Keywords: Louis Jordan, jump blues, R&B pioneer, Tympany Five, Choo Choo Ch’Boogie, Caldonia, rhythm and blues, early rock ’n’ roll, swing era, saxophonist, American music legend.
Grego’s notes: “My first time of hearing Louis Jordan was after I read a quote about him from BB King – who was a big fan – I bought a CD just based on that quote and it blew my mind… when the big band / swing thing came back in the 90’s I already was very familiar with that sound and Louis and his big band were masters…. a key cog in the early rock and roll sound too.”
