Duke Jordan
- Type: Classic Bandleader
- Country: United States
- Born: April 1, 1922 in New York, New York, United States
- Died: August 8, 2006 in Valby, Copenhagen, Denmark
Biography
Duke Jordan was a gifted American jazz pianist integral to the bebop era. He is most celebrated for his tenure in *Charlie Parker's* classic quintet from 1947 to 1948, alongside *Miles Davis*, contributing lyrical introductions to standards like 'Embraceable You' on seminal recordings for #Dial# and #Savoy# records. After his time with *Parker*, Jordan led his own trios and recorded his acclaimed debut as a leader, 'Flight to Jordan', for #Blue Note#. His composition 'Jordu' became a jazz standard. In 1978, he moved to Copenhagen, where he enjoyed a career renaissance, recording prolifically for the #SteepleChase# label.
Genres
Duke Jordan Discography
- Trio & Quintet (1956) - Album - rated 3.38/5
- Flight to Jordan (1960) - Album - rated 4.55/5
- Flight to Denmark (1974) - Album - rated 3.75/5