Louis Jordan - Just say Moe! [FLAC]

Effervescent saxophonist Louis Jordan was one of the chief architects and prime progenitors of the R&B idiom. His pioneering use of jumping shuffle rhythms in a small combo context was copied far and wide during the 1940s. Jordan's sensational hit-laden run with Decca Records contained a raft of seminal performances, featuring inevitably infectious backing by his band, the Tympany Five, and Jordan's own searing alto sax and street corner jive-loaded sense of humor. Jordan was one of the first black entertainers to sell appreciably in the pop sector; his Decca duet mates included Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, and Ella Fitzgerald.


This album is a nice across-the-board compilation spanning his Decca, Aladdin, RCA, Mercury, and Tangerine label stints. The Decca standouts include "Don't Worry 'Bout That Mule" and the often-covered "Ain't That Just like a Woman, " while his Mercury output includes "Big Bess" and "Cat Scratchin'." Could have done without the live "I Believe in Music" at the end, though -- that isn't the way we want to remember this wonderful performer.

Tracklist:

1- Five Guys Named Moe Louis Jordan 3:07
2- What's the Use of Getting Sober (When You're Gonna Get Drunk Again)? 2:57
3- Mop! Mop! Louis Jordan 2:56
4- Don't Worry 'Bout That Mule Louis Jordan 2:18
5- Ain't That Just Like a Woman Louis Jordan 2:52
6- You Rascal You Louis Jordan 3:00
7- The Dripper Louis Jordan 2:44
8- I Seen What'cha Done Louis Jordan 2:40
9- Fat Back and Corn Liquor Louis Jordan 2:41
10- Rock & Roll Call Louis Jordan 2:12
11- Big Bess Louis Jordan 2:31
12- Cat Scratchin' Louis Jordan 2:49
13- Morning Light Louis Jordan 2:32
14- Fire Louis Jordan 2:30
15- The Jamf Louis Jordan 2:34
16- A Man Ain't a Man Louis Jordan 3:19
17- The Troubadour Louis Jordan 3:16
18- Time Is Running Out Louis Jordan 2:55
19- New Orleans and a Rusty Old Horn Louis Jordan 2:39
20- I Believe in Music [Live] Louis Jordan 6:34