Duke Jordan

Duke Jordan
Born: Apr 1, 1922 in New York, NY
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Died: Aug 8, 2006 in Valby, Denmark
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Bop, Hard Bop
Biography: Although he had a long career, Duke Jordan will always be best known for being pianist with Charlie Parker's classic 1947 quintet. A little earlier, he worked with the Savoy Sultans, Coleman Hawkins, and the Roy Eldridge big band (1946). After his year with Parker (his piano introductions to such songs ...Read full biography
Flight to Jordan
Released: 1960
Label: Blue Note,
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Duke Jordan, who played regularly with the Charlie Parker Quintet in 1947, has long been known as a superior bebop pianist whose style was touched by the genius of Bud Powell's innovations. This quintet ...Read full review
Two Loves
Released: 1973
Label: Steeplechase
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The companion piece to Flight to Denmark, Duke Jordan's Two Loves was compiled from the same two recording dates in late 1973. Although he had built a solid resume working with Charlie Parker, Coleman ...Read full review
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