Genevieve Jordan

Genevieve Jordan is a name that inevitably comes up when dredging the mysterious netherworld of historic early classic female blues recording sessions. So do the names Gladys Jordan and Genevieve Gordon, unfortunately. Right from the beginning of this performer's career -- and these are all the same people -- it seems like somebody was trying to make sure the outcome would be some kind of long-lost soul. Initial press squibs concerning the signing of Genevieve Jordan circa 1923 identify her as Gladys Jordan. To be fair, these same press releases also misidentify Ludie Wells as...