Duke Jordan

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Genre: Bebop

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The forgotten man of the Bebop movement, pianist Duke Jordan appeared on some of Charlie Parker’s most celebrated recordings in the late ‘40s before slowly (and mysteriously) falling into obscurity. Nevertheless, he has built up an impressive collection of solo recordings over his lengthy career. His unorthodox rhythmic figures, as well as his sprightly, almost staccato attack, separate him from the hordes of Bud Powell imitators. In 1955, he released a pair of records that remain among his best work, featuring such popular standards as “A Night in Tunisia,” “Summertime,” and “Yesterdays.” Jordan resurfaced in 1973, from which point he recorded no less than nineteen albums for the Danish record label Steeplechase (many of them live recordings) up through 1985. Despite his erratic career, Jordan remains a pioneer of Bop.

- Noah Enelow

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		Subway Inn (4:06)
		I Should Care (Rudy Van Gelder Edition) (2007 Digital Remaster) (3:50)
		Diamond Stud (Rudy Van Gelder Edition) (2007 Digital Remaster) (5:04)
		Si-Joya (Rudy Van Gelder Edition) (2007 Digital Remaster) (6:43)
		Split Quick (Rudy Van Gelder Edition) (2007 Digital Remaster) (5:11)
		Night in Tunisia (5:06)
		Yesterdays (5:44)
		Two Lovers (3:04)
		They Can't Take That Away from Me (4:32)
		Flight to Jordan (4:40)
		Night In Tunisia (Original) (5:06)
		Summertime (4:21)
		Billie's Bounce (5:38)
		Jordu (8:01)
		Knock Knock (4:34)
		Good Life (3:53)
		No Problem (8:56)
		No Problem #2 (4:18)
		Cu-Ba (3:29)
		Friends (4:44)