Tympany Five

Tympany Five

Jazz and Rhythm and Blues Dance Band, Tympany Five, was formed by Louis Jordan to be his backing band. They were influential in the sound of early R&B and Rock and Roll and also crafted many regarded classics. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: Ain't that just like a woman, Keep a-knockin', Caldonia and Let the good times roll

Background information
Name:Tympany Five Years active: 1938 - ? Members: Louis Jordan (saxes, vocals), Courtney Williams (trumpet), Lem Johnson (tenor sax), Clarence Johnson (piano), Charlie Drayton (bass),  Walter Martin (drums). Other Members: Bill Jennings Carl Hogan  Wild Bill Davis Bill Doggett, "Shadow" Wilson Chris Columbus  Dallas Bartley