<P> With his dynamic Tympany Five bands , Jordan mapped out the main parameters of the classic R&B , urban blues and early rock - and - roll genres with a series of highly influential 78 - rpm discs released by Decca Records . These recordings presaged many of the styles of black popular music of the late 1940s , 1950s and 1960s and exerted a strong influence on many leading performers in these genres . Many of his records were produced by Milt Gabler , who went on to refine and develop the qualities of Jordan 's recordings in his later production work with Bill Haley , including `` Rock Around the Clock '' . </P>
<P> With his dynamic Tympany Five bands , Jordan mapped out the main parameters of the classic R&B , urban blues and early rock - and - roll genres with a series of highly influential 78 - rpm discs released by Decca Records . These recordings presaged many of the styles of black popular music of the late 1940s , 1950s and 1960s and exerted a strong influence on many leading performers in these genres . Many of his records were produced by Milt Gabler , who went on to refine and develop the qualities of Jordan 's recordings in his later production work with Bill Haley , including `` Rock Around the Clock '' . </P>
the music of louis jordan and his tympany five is an example of
the music of louis jordan and his tympany five is an example of
classic R&B urban blues early rock - and - roll
classic R&B urban blues early rock - and - roll