 Despite his intense mid-20th century fame and subsequent profound musical influence, Louis Jordan of Brinkley, Arkansas, is not much of a household name. But among those in the know, Jordan's legacy as one of the most important figures in American popular music is well known. Influenced to such influencers as Ray Charles, Chuck Berry, and B.B. King, Louis Jordan is a direct connection between the American medicine show and vaudeville era and jazz, R&B, and rock and roll.