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SCCD 31011 Flight To Denmark / Duke Jordan Trio Charlie Parker’s favourite pianist and the composer of the famous “Jordu” Duke Jordan (b. April 1, 1922 in New York) ended his five-year seclusion from the jazz scene when he was invited to play and record in Denmark in 1973. This first recording by Jordan for …
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SCCD 31247 As Time Goes By / Duke Jordan Trio “ A most agreeable set that is both eminently listenable and very enterprising. …Jordan was always a fleetly swinging but subtle pianist whose all-round musicianship has never got the recognition it merits. This fine trio deserves to sell well and spared his name further afield …
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SCCD 31211 Wait And See / Duke Jordan Trio “… The old bopper, Duke Jordan, is another pianist who is perhaps under-appreciated….this man could play and he still can. On Wait And See for SteepleChase, we have the quintessential version of Jordan’s classic along with a lot of fine, not-at-all dated bop lines by the …
SCCD 31064 Live In Japan Vol. 2 / Duke Jordan Trio The “poet on piano” is what the Japanese fans regard Duke Jordan. This tremendously successful Japanese tour was the highlight of Duke’s career. Here’s the second volume from the memorable concert on Kyushu island. 1. Two loves (Duke Jordan)2. In my solitude (Duke Ellington)3. …
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SCCD 31232 Time On My Hands / Duke Jordan “ Have no doubt about it, this is a superb record by a great jazz pianist. Duke Jordan weaves perfect patterns of improvisation. He can play with great sensitivity and musical understanding ….” (Ray Spencer, Jazz Journal International) 1. Rosetta (Earl Hines)2. If I did – …
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SCCD 31150 The Great Session / Duke Jordan Trio Composer of famous jazz tunes such as “No Problem” or “Jordu” Duke Jordan (b. April 1, 1922 in New York) is a highly imaginative and original master of piano. Duke Jordan’s early breakthrough came in 1946 when Charlie Parker invited Jordan to join his new band …
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SCCD 31063 Live In Japan Vol. 2 / Duke Jordan Trio The audience for jazz in Japan in the 70s was no doubt the most dedicated in the world. And Japan was probably the only place in the world where the Duke Jordan Trio could perform to packed halls (2000 – 3000 seats!) night after …
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SCCD 31103 Duke's Artistry / Duke Jordan Quartet feat. Art Farmer Duke Jordan’s long association with SteepleChase has produced a number of outstanding recordings and this is one of them, selected by Billboard as recommended jazz album. Having played with Charlie Parker in his best group in 1947, Jordan the quintessential bop player is a …
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SCCD 31131 No Problem / Chet Baker Quartet featuring Duke Jordan “… outstanding among [Chet’s] later recordings….This is a record to give a listener fresh heart…one feels there cannot be much wrong with jazz while it is producing records like this .” (Max Harrison, International Jazz Journal) 1. No problem (Duke Jordan)2. Sultry eve (Duke …
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