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Duke Jordan
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Pianists · 1922–2006

Duke Jordan

American jazz pianist (1922–2006)

Born
1 April 1922
New York City
Died
8 August 2006
Copenhagen
Country
United States
Record labels
Blue Note
Discography
11 albums

Biography

Duke Jordan was a jazz musician who played piano. Duke Jordan was born on 1 April 1922 in New York City and died on 8 August 2006 in Copenhagen. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Blue Note. The discography here lists 11 albums, from “Duke Jordan Trio & Quintet” (1955) to “One for the Library” (2023).

Irving Sidney "Duke" Jordan (April 1, 1922 – August 8, 2006) was an American jazz pianist.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Duke Jordan Trio & Quintet 1955
Flight to Jordan 1960
East and West of Jazz 1962
Scotch Blues = スコッチ ブルース 1982
Blue Duke 1983
September Song 1990
Beauty of Scandinavia 1996
In Copenhagen 2009
One for the Library 2023
Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Sketching for Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Also plays on

Albums where Duke Jordan is credited as a sideman

1955 Charlie Parker Memorial Vol. 1 — Charlie Parker piano

Standards written by Duke Jordan

TitleKeyFormGroove
Jordu C minor AABA · 32 Up-tempo swing

Historic 78 rpm records

  • Klactoveedsedstene Charlie Parker Quintet · Charlie Parker · Miles Davis · Duke Jordan… archive.org ↗
  • Charlie's Wig Charlie Parker Quintet · Miles Davis · J. J. Johnson · Duke Jordan ·… archive.org ↗
  • Crazeology Charlie Parker Sextet · Charlie Parker · Miles Davis · J. J. Johnson… · 1947 archive.org ↗
  • Dewey Square Charlie Parker Quintet · Charlie Parker · Miles Davis · Duke Jordan… · 1947 archive.org ↗
  • Quasimado Charlie Parker Sextet · Charlie Parker · Miles Davis · J. J. Johnson… · 1947 archive.org ↗
  • DEWEY SQUARE CHARLIE PARKER QUINTET · CHARLIE PARKER · MILES DAVIS · DUKE JORDAN… · 1947 archive.org ↗
  • BONGO BOP CHARLIE PARKER QUINTET · CHARLIE PARKER · MILES DAVIS · DUKE JORDAN… · 1948 archive.org ↗
  • Drifting On a Reed Charlie Parker Quintet · Charlie Parker · Miles Davis · Duke Jordan… · 1949 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Duke Jordan play?

Duke Jordan is known for playing piano.

When and where was Duke Jordan born?

Duke Jordan was born 1 April 1922 in New York City.

What are Duke Jordan's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Duke Jordan Trio & Quintet (1955), Flight to Jordan (1960), East and West of Jazz (1962), Scotch Blues = スコッチ ブルース (1982) and Blue Duke (1983).

External links

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