Brinkley-born R&B pioneer Louis Jordan’s sales — and influence — loom large. And 1946 was a very good year for Jordan, who saw some of his biggest songs — “Let the Good Times Roll,” “Ain’t Nobody Here ...

Clarke Peters celebrates the life of Louis Jordan, continuing with his collaborations with Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. Show more Clarke Peters continues his celebration of Louis ...

Last weekend, we had the privilege of attending the Jukebox Junction Theater show at the Chattanooga Choo-Choo. The Jukebox Junction Theater features two shows. Elwood Smooch’s Choo-Choo Cha Boogie ...

No matter what some delusional musicians might spew forth in their diatribes about “art” versus “commercialism,” few bands would call for a ghostbuster if the specter of success actually paid them a ...

Another chance to hear Clarke Peters celebrate the charismatic and influential musician Louis Jordan. Louis Jordan with his yard-wide smile, rousing vocals and searing alto saxophone was the bridge ...

One of the most extrovert characters in show business history, Louis Jordan, with his yard-wide smile, rousing vocals and searing alto saxophone was the bridge from the minstrel show to rock ‘n’ roll.