Photo by Jeff Dunn, provided by RJ Spangler
Local band brings back ‘The King of the Jukebox’ with new recordings
RJ Spangler of the RJ Spangler Band became familiar with the songs of Louis Jordan as a young musician and has been playing them ever since.
Photo by Jeff Dunn, provided by RJ Spangler
METRO DETROIT He’s not nearly as well known today, but singer/songwriter/saxophonist/band leader Louis Jordan was once one of the biggest music stars in America.
The RJ Spangler Band is trying to make sure audiences don’t forget this groundbreaking artist. Besides continuing to play Jordan’s songs at live shows, the band is now releasing “The RJ Spangler Band Live at the Scarab Club Series: A Tribute to Louis Jordan,” a CD that includes some of Jordan’s biggest hits.
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