Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five (formerly Louis Jordan & His Elks Rendez-Vous Band, 1938 to early-39), was a Harlem, NY, USA rhythm and blues / urban blues / jump blues / early rock n roll sextet, led by Jordan (saxes, vocals). The rest of the original line-up was: Courtney Williams (trumpet), Edwin Johnson (tenor sax - aka Lem Johnson), Clarence Johnson (piano), Charlie Drayton (bass) & Walter Martin (drums, inc' timpani - the band named after his enthusiastic use).

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