 But Jordan's ability to do dance steps, sing, and then blow an amazing solo on the saxophone only made his talents more formidable, not less. Jordan's instrumental acumen was there, but he didn't play indulgent solos and never embraced bebop music. Instead, Louis Jordan said he wanted to play, quote, for the people. With Louis Jordan's music still in movies, TV, and commercials, and with millions of 78s, LPs, and discs sold, that he did.