BD Jazz #29

This double-CD set from the BD Jazz series spotlights the pioneering jump blues and R&B saxophonist and vocalist Louis Jordan, featuring a curated selection of his most influential recordings from the 1940s and early 1950s. As a key figure in the transition from big band to rhythm and blues, Jordan's energetic, humorous style and tight combo arrangements are showcased across these two discs, offering a comprehensive overview of his chart-topping hits and enduring legacy.