by Ron WynnA fine St. Louis guitarist and vocalist, Charley Jordan teamed with many blues luminaries for some fine recordings in the 20s,30s and 40s. After traveling throughout the Southeast as a hobo in the 30s, Jordan settled in St. Louis. He played with Memphis Minnie, Roosevelt Sykes, Casey Bill Weldon, Peetie Wheatstraw and many others. Jordan overcame a permanent spine injury he suffered during a shooting incident in 1928. He recorded for Vocalion and Decca in the 30s, and also doubled as a talent scout for both labels. Jordan worked often with Big Joe Williams in the late 30s and the 40s.
by Ron WynnA fine St. Louis guitarist and vocalist, Charley Jordan teamed with many blues luminaries for some fine recordings in the 20s,30s and 40s. After traveling throughout the Southeast as a hobo in the 30s, Jordan settled in St. Louis. He played with Memphis Minnie, Roosevelt Sykes, Casey Bill Weldon, Peetie Wheatstraw and many others. Jordan overcame a permanent spine injury he suffered during a shooting incident in 1928. He recorded for Vocalion and Decca in the 30s, and also doubled as a talent scout for both labels. Jordan worked often with Big Joe Williams in the late 30s and the 40s.
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