Louis Jordan And The Tympany Five - DVD Fullscreen

Synopsis:
The father of rhythm and blues, Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five perform their chart-topping hits in this special collection of rare soundies (video jukeboxes popular in the 1930s and 40s.) Jordans unmatched showmanship as a musician, band leader and vocalist developed from his early performances with The Rabbit Foot Minstrels and later playing alto sax with the Chick Webb, Charlie Gaines and Clarence Williams orchestras.



After forming the Tympany Five in 1939, Jordan enjoyed a string of successes that would span nearly two decades and influence such emerging artists as Ray Charles, Chuck Berry, Johnny Otis and James Brown.



Among the bands sidemen were several outstanding musicians including Wild Bill Davis, Bill Doggett, Shadow Wilson, and Bill Hadnott.



Jordans hits Five Guys Named Moe and Caledonia, an excerpt from one of Jordans many film appearances, demonstrate his trademark styling of romping horns, far-reaching vocals, and comedic entertainment.



In 1987 Louis Jordans legacy was officially recognized when he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Karen Kennedy



Tracks:

Shine (with Louis Armstrong)

Five Guys Named Moe

Caldonia

Honey Chile

Tillie

Buzz Me Baby

Call Of The Jitterbug (with Cab Calloway)

Fuzzy Wuzzy

Dont Worry About The Mule

Is You Is or Is You Aint My Baby (with The Nate King Cole Trio)

Beware

Boogie Woogie Piggie (with Sammy Davis Jr.)

Features:


Cast /Crew:
David Copeland - Producer
Louis Jordan - Actor
Stuart Young - Writer
Stuart Young - Director

Studio: BMG Music
Production Year:
Release Date: 2000-08-15
Length: 48
Rating: NR
Region: 1
Packaging: Keep
Number of Discs: 1
Disc: SS-SL
Item Code: 72333800089
UPC: ;723338000893