Kidd Jordan
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Saxophonists · 1935–2023

Kidd Jordan

American saxophonist (1935–2023)

Born
5 May 1935
Crowley
Died
7 April 2023
New Orleans
Country
United States
Active
1950–2023
Record labels
Silkheart Records
Discography
12 albums

Biography

Kidd Jordan was a jazz musician who played saxophone and clarinet. Kidd Jordan was born on 5 May 1935 in Crowley and died on 7 April 2023 in New Orleans. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Silkheart Records. The discography here lists 12 albums, from “Southern Extreme” (1998) to “A Tribute to Alvin Fielder (Live at Vision Festival XXIV)” (2020).

Edward "Kidd" Jordan (Crowley, May 5, 1935 – April 7, 2023) was an American jazz saxophonist and music educator from New Orleans, Louisiana. He taught at Southern University at New Orleans from 1974 to 2006.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Southern Extreme 1998
Palm of Soul 2006
On Fire 2011
Essence of Ellington: Live in Milano 2012 · Live
On Fire 2 2012
A Night in November - Live in New Orleans 2013 · Live
Live in New Orleans 2013 · Live
Trio and Duo in New Orleans 2013
Thanamattapoeia: 2014 Hot Times Kate Schulte Tribute Live at Natalie’s Coal Fired Pizza and Live Music 2015 · Live
A Tribute to Alvin Fielder (Live at Vision Festival XXIV) 2020 · Live
Live At The Tampere Jazz Happening 2000
Revelation

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Kidd Jordan play?

Kidd Jordan is known for playing saxophone and clarinet.

When and where was Kidd Jordan born?

Kidd Jordan was born 5 May 1935 in Crowley.

What are Kidd Jordan's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Southern Extreme (1998), Palm of Soul (2006), On Fire (2011), Essence of Ellington: Live in Milano (2012) and On Fire 2 (2012).

External links

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