J. Geils BandThe J. Geils Band was a very popular rock and roll band, playing to large arena crowds in the United States in the 1970s before moving towards a more pop-influenced sound in the 1980s. They are perhaps best known for the single "Centerfold", an international hit in 1982. The band started as an acoustic blues trio in the mid 1960s with guitarist J. Geils, bassist Danny Klein and harpist Richard "Magic Dick" Salwitz. In 1967 the band switched focus, starting to play electric guitar and bass and recruiting drummer Stephen Jo Bladd and singer Peter Wolf, both from Boston. The following year Seth Justman joined as an organist and the group signed to Atlantic Records in 1970. Discography
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The following year Seth Justman joined as an organist and the group signed to Atlantic Records in 1970. The word tympany is an old-fashioned one meaning, "swollen, inflated, puffed-up", etymologically related to timpani, or "kettle drum", but historically separate. In 1967 the band switched focus, starting to play electric guitar and bass and recruiting drummer Stephen Jo Bladd and singer Peter Wolf, both from Boston. The Broadway show, Five Guys Named Moe was devoted to Jordan's music. Geils, bassist Danny Klein and harpist Richard "Magic Dick" Salwitz. Jordan died in Los Angeles, California. The band started as an acoustic blues trio in the mid 1960s with guitarist J. After this, however, Jordan's popularity waned and he recorded only for a small following of enthusiasts. They are perhaps best known for the single "Centerfold", an international hit in 1982. At Mercury Records, Jordan managed to update his sound and released more hits, including "Let the Good Times Roll" and "Salt Pork, West Virginia". Geils Band was a very popular rock and roll band, playing to large arena crowds in the United States in the 1970s before moving towards a more pop-influenced sound in the 1980s. By the mid 1950s, Jordan's records were not selling as well as they used to and he began switching labels. The J. One of Jordan's biggest fans was Chuck Berry, who modelled his musical approach on Jordan's, changing the text from black life to teenage life. You're Gettin' Even While I'm Gettin' Odd (1984). Jordan's recordings celebrated African American urban life and were infused with good humor and energy that had a great influence on the development of rock and roll; his music was popular with both blacks and whites. Showtime! (1982). His biggest hit was "Caldonia", with its energetic punchline, banged out by the whole band, "Caldonia! Caldonia! What makes your big head so hard?" After Jordan's success with it, the song was also recorded by Woody Herman in a famous modern arrangement, including a unison chorus by five trumpets. Freeze Frame (1981). In the 1940s, Jordan released dozens of hit songs including "Saturday Night Fish Fry" (one of many contenders for the title of "First rock and roll record"), "Blue Light Boogie", "Ain't Nobody Here but Us Chickens", "Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby?", "Ain't That Just Like a Woman", and the multi-million seller "Choo Choo Ch'Boogie". Love Stinks (1980). The band's sound was similar to that of Fats Waller and his rhythm, but louder, with more pronounced rhythm, and that touch of the Caribbean sound commonly called "the Spanish tinge". Geils Band (1979). Jordan played alto sax and sang. Best of the J. Though this was recorded with The Elks Rendezvous Band, Jordan would go on to play with His Tympany Five, which eventually included Bill Jennings and Carl Hogan on guitar, Wild Bill Davis and Bill Doggett on piano, Chris Columbus on drums and Dallas Bartley on bass. Sanctuary (1978). In 1932, Jordan began performing with Chick Webb and Clarence Williams, recording "Honey in the Bee Ball" for Decca Records in 1938. Monkey Island (1977). Alto saxophone became his main instrument-- although Jordan became even better known as a vocalist with his ebullient personality. Blow Your Face Out (1976). Jordan started out on clarinet, and also played piano professionally early in his career. Hotline (1975). Louis Jordan was born in Brinkley, Arkansas; his father was a local music teacher and bandleader. Nightmares...and Other Tales From the Vinyl Jungle (1974). Louis Jordan (July 8, 1908 - February 4, 1975) was an African-American jazz and rhythm & blues musician, and one of the few such to sell well to mainstream audiences in the post swing music era. Ladies Invited (1973). Download sample of "Caldonia". Bloodshot (1973). "Live" Full House (1972). The Morning After (1971). Geils Band (1970). The J. |