Louis Jordan and Chris Barber on vinyl LP. VG+. 1962 London jump blues sessions from the Godfather of R&B. Ships from Germany.
About Louis Jordan & Chris Barber
A VG+ vinyl pressing of a 1976 release gathering recordings made in London in December 1962, pairing American jump blues pioneer Louis Jordan with Britain's leading trad jazz bandleader Chris Barber.
Louis Jordan & Chris Barber compiles recordings made in London on 15 December 1962, pairing Louis Jordan, the influential American saxophonist and bandleader often credited as a founding father of rhythm and blues, with the Chris Barber Band, one of Britain’s most successful and long-running trad jazz outfits. This listing is a VG+ vinyl pressing from a Berlin based eBay seller.
- Who was Louis Jordan
- About this recording
- The Chris Barber Band lineup
- Pressing details and buying advice
In Brief
- Artists Louis Jordan, the American alto saxophonist and vocalist widely regarded as a founding figure of rhythm and blues, teamed with British trad jazz bandleader Chris Barber.
- Recording Recorded live in London on 15 December 1962, released as an album in 1976.
- Band Features Chris Barber on trombone, Pat Halcox on trumpet, Ian Wheeler on clarinet and alto sax, Eddie Smith on banjo, Dick Smith on bass and Graham Burbidge on drums.
- Repertoire Includes jump blues and R&B standards including Choo Choo Ch’Boogie, Fifty Cents and Don’t Worry ‘Bout The Mule.
- This copy Very Good Plus (VG+) sleeve condition, shipped from Berlin, Germany.
Louis Jordan & Chris Barber – Louis Jordan & Chris Barber (LP, VG+)
Vinyl LP
Very Good Plus condition vinyl pressing of Louis Jordan & Chris Barber, sold by a Berlin based eBay seller with 100% positive feedback.
Pressing Specifications
Who Was Louis Jordan?
Louis Jordan was an American alto saxophonist, bandleader and vocalist widely credited as one of the founding fathers of rhythm and blues, whose jump blues style and comic, storytelling songwriting influenced a generation of musicians who followed, including early rock and roll pioneers. His hits with the Tympany Five throughout the 1940s, including Choo Choo Ch'Boogie and Let The Good Times Roll, made him one of the most popular Black recording artists of the era, and his blend of swing, blues and humour laid essential groundwork for the emergence of rock and roll in the following decade.
About This Recording And The Chris Barber Band
Recorded live in London on 15 December 1962, this album captures Jordan performing alongside the Chris Barber Band, one of Britain's most celebrated and enduring trad jazz outfits, led by trombonist Chris Barber alongside trumpeter Pat Halcox, clarinetist and saxophonist Ian Wheeler, banjo player Eddie Smith, bassist Dick Smith and drummer Graham Burbidge. Barber's band had already built a formidable reputation backing visiting American blues and jazz legends during UK tours, and this pairing with Jordan produced spirited renditions of jump blues staples including Choo Choo Ch'Boogie, Fifty Cents, A Man Ain't A Man, No Chance Blues, I'm Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town and Don't Worry 'Bout The Mule. The recordings were eventually released as this standalone album in 1976, offering a fuller picture of the collaboration than had previously appeared on the earlier compilation The Best Of Both Worlds.
- VG+ condition, a well kept vintage pressing
- A historically significant pairing of Louis Jordan with Britain’s celebrated Chris Barber Band
- Authentic jump blues and R&B standards performed live
- From a genuine founding figure of rhythm and blues
- Not a sealed or mint copy
- Niche appeal outside jump blues and trad jazz collectors
- Fixed shipping cost from Germany
What is Louis Jordan & Chris Barber?
It is a 1976 album gathering recordings made live in London in December 1962, pairing American jump blues pioneer Louis Jordan with the Chris Barber Band.
What condition is this vinyl copy in?
The sleeve is graded Very Good Plus (VG+).
Who was Louis Jordan?
An American saxophonist, bandleader and vocalist widely regarded as a founding father of rhythm and blues, known for hits like Choo Choo Ch’Boogie.
Who was in the Chris Barber Band on this recording?
Chris Barber on trombone, Pat Halcox on trumpet, Ian Wheeler on clarinet and alto sax, Eddie Smith on banjo, Dick Smith on bass and Graham Burbidge on drums.
Does this listing ship outside Germany?
The seller is based in Berlin and lists a fixed shipping cost; check the current listing for up to date international shipping options and rates.
Where To Buy This Pressing
Should You Buy This Copy?
- A historically significant pairing of an R&B pioneer with Britain's leading trad jazz bandleader
- VG+ condition vinyl capturing spirited live jump blues performances
- Best suited to fans of Louis Jordan and classic trad jazz history
Louis Jordan & Chris Barber preserves a genuinely notable transatlantic musical meeting, and this listing offers a VG+ pressing from a highly rated German seller.