Duke Jordan Trio - Flight to Denmark

Release date 2021

Charlie Parker’s favourite pianist and the composer of the famous “Jordu” Duke Jordan (April 1, 1922 - August 8, 2006) 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 SteepleChase turned out to be an enormous success which brought Jordan back in the spotlight.

Upon Duke Jordan's initial visit to Copenhagen, Denmark, followed by his decision to make the move as an expatriate permanent, he was tempted to stay by playing with some extraordinary Scandinavian rhythm sections. Bassist Mads Vinding, one of many skilled Danish jazz bassists, is here on the date performing in fine style. Drummer Ed Thigpen, who left the U.S. to take up permanent residence in Europe, was an even bigger influence in making Jordan's decision a good one, and is an equally skillful musical partner on this date.

TRACKS:

No Problem

Here's That Rainy Day

Everything Happens To Me

Glad I Met Pat

How Deep Is The Ocean

Green Dolphin Street

If I Did-Woul You?

Flight To Denmark