- Born
- 15 February 1915
Florence - Died
- 1 December 1981
New York City - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1933–
- Record labels
- Black & Blue
Biography
Taft Jordan was a jazz musician who played trumpet. Taft Jordan was born on 15 February 1915 in Florence and died on 1 December 1981 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Black & Blue.
Taft Jordan (February 15, 1915 – December 1, 1981) was an American jazz trumpeter.
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Also plays on
Albums where Taft Jordan is credited as a sideman
| 1957 | Miles Ahead — Miles Davis |
| 1960 | Sketches of Spain — Miles Davis |
| 1999 | Rhythm Is My Business — Ella Fitzgerald |
| 2002 | I Want To Be Happy — Ella Fitzgerald |
| 2005 | Rockin' in Rhythm — Duke Ellington |
| 2008 | Miss Ella’s Playhouse — Ella Fitzgerald |
Historic 78 rpm records
- ESQUIRE SWANK DUKE ELLINGTON & SON FAMEUX ORCHESTRE · RAY MANCE · TAFT JORDAN ·… archive.org ↗
- THESE FOOLISH THINGS Herbie Fields and His Orchestra · Taft Jordan · Herbie Fields ·… · 1944 archive.org ↗
- YOU CAN DEPEND ON ME Herbie Fields and His Orchestra · Taft Jordan · Herbie Fields ·… · 1944 archive.org ↗
- MR. BIG HORN SIR CHARLES AND HIS ALL STARS · LEO PARKER · Sir Charles Thompson ·… · 1947 archive.org ↗
- BENSON ALLEY SIR CHARLES AND HIS ALL STARS · Sir Charles Thompson · Rudy Williams… · 1947 archive.org ↗
- It Shouldn't Happen to a Dream Johnny Hodges & His Orchestra · Johnny Hodges · Al Sears · Taft… · 1950 archive.org ↗
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Taft Jordan play?
Taft Jordan is known for playing trumpet.
When and where was Taft Jordan born?
Taft Jordan was born 15 February 1915 in Florence.
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