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Louis Jordan on Film 1942-1945
Louis Jordan
Louis Jordan on Film 1942-1945
Genres: Blues, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Soundtracks
 
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All Artists: Louis Jordan
Title: Louis Jordan on Film 1942-1945
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Krazy Kat
Release Date: 5/21/1996
Genres: Blues, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Soundtracks
Styles: Regional Blues, East Coast Blues, Jump Blues, Swing Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Vocal Pop, Classic R&B
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 008637601720

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Louis Jordan soundtraps
Annie Van Auken | Planet Earth | 02/01/2007
(3 out of 5 stars)

"LOUIS JORDAN ON FILM contains some amazing celluloid performances, including a breathlessly-fast "Caldonia." This particular version (song #14) of the Jordan original clocks in at a minute and a quarter!



Many of the selections featured on this set were originally "SOUNDIES," a unique but short-lived video jukebox format popular in 1943-'45. Soundies circumvented wartime restrictions against new record releases by presenting musicians on brief pay-per-view movie loops.



Unfortunately, a well-intentioned album concept is spoiled here by audio limitations. Some tracks have extraneous clicks while others fade abruptly. Much of this collection is midrange-only, muffled, distorted in places and somewhat unpleasant to listen to. Only recommended for Jordan fans who don't already have these takes on other albums.



TOTAL RUNNING TIME -- 66:58"