Person · Male
Kidd Jordan
- From
- Crowley, United States
- Active
- 1935–2023
- Releases
- 19
- jazz
- avant-garde jazz
- free improvisation
- free jazz
About
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.
Member of
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Dopolarians tenor saxophone
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‘Kidd’ Jordan Quartet eponymous, tenor saxophone
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Alan Silva and The Celestrial Communication Orchestra tenor saxophone
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Jeff Albert’s Instigation Quartet tenor saxophone
Discography
Albums
Singles
Live
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A Tribute to Alvin Fielder (Live at Vision Festival XXIV)
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Motherless Acoustivore
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Thanamattapoeia: 2014 Hot Times Kate Schulte Tribute Live at Natalie’s Coal Fired Pizza and Live Music
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A Night in November - Live in New Orleans
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Live in New Orleans
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Essence of Ellington: Live in Milano
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Live at the Guelph Jazz Festival 2011
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The All-Star Game
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Emancipation Suite #1
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2 Days in April
Links
Listen
Concerts
Parent
Teacher
Also known as
Edward ‘Kidd’ Jordan · Edward “Kidd” Jordan · “Kidd” Jordan
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 3c5ced56-ee2e-4554-a715-6412e2f46419
- ISNI
- 0000000059584814
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 7 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.