Louis Jordan & The Tympany Five

Story

Synopsis

This rare collection of early music videos -- known as "soundies" -- from the 1930s and '40s features jazz legend Louis Jordan and his band performing their hits, including collaborations with Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway and Nat King Cole. Songs are "Five Guys Named Moe," "Caldonia," "Shine," "Fuzzy Wuzzy," "Call of the Jitterbug," "Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby," "Honey Chile," "Don't You Worry About That Mule" and more.

Language

English

Release date

1 January 2000

Ensemble

Cast

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  Louis Jordan

  Himself

• Bill Davis

  Himself

• Bill Doggett

  Himself

• Shadow Wilson

  Himself

• Bill Hadnott

  Himself