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When did Louis start solo career?
Louis Jordan's Elks Rendezvous Band's first recording date, for Decca Records on December 20, 1938, produced three sides.
Did Louis Jordan ever play solo music?
What instrument did Louis Jordan play?
Louis Jordan was an instrumentalist who played all forms of the saxophone but specialized in the alto. He also played the piano and clarinet.
Did Louis Jordan ever perform solo?

Question: Is there anything else interesting about him?
Self-contained rewrite: Is there anything else interesting about Louis Jordan besides what instruments he played?