# Louis Jordan — Every Record We Rank

Louis Jordan appears once in our Rhythm and Blues list, placing as high as No. 2. Hand-curated, with a reason for every pick.

- **Ranked entries:** 1
- **Appears on:** Rhythm and Blues
- **Year:** 1946
- **Highest placing:** No. 2 in Rhythm and Blues
- **Updated:** 2026-08-30
- **Canonical page:** https://waxonia.com/artist/louis-jordan/

## Appears on

### [Choo Choo Ch'Boogie](https://waxonia.com/track/louis-jordan--choo-choo-chboogie/)

*1946 · Decca · No. 2 in [Rhythm and Blues](https://waxonia.com/genre/rhythm-and-blues/)*

Jordan's small band outsold the big bands by being funnier, tighter and cheaper to book. The template for every self-contained rhythm section that followed.

[Search Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/search/Louis%20Jordan%20Choo%20Choo%20Ch'Boogie) · [YouTube Music](https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=_A2pRVyBmOY)

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