Louis Jordan & The Tympany Five

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Louis Jordan Himself

Bill Davis Himself

Bill Doggett Himself

Shadow Wilson Himself

Bill Hadnott Himself