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Taft Jordan

Taft Jordan (February 15, 1915 – December 1, 1981) was an American jazz trumpeter.

Birth and Death Data: Born February 15, 1915 (Florence), Died December 1, 1981 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1933 - 1963

Roles Represented in DAHR: trumpet, vocalist

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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 386 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-99972 10-in. 4/9/1936 It is true what they say about Dixie? Willie Bryant Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-99973 10-in. 4/9/1936 All my life Taft Jordan ; Willie Bryant Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist, instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-99974 10-in. 4/9/1936 The right somebody to love Jack Butler ; Willie Bryant Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-99975 10-in. 4/9/1936 The glory of love Willie Bryant Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-99976 10-in. 4/9/1936 Ride, red, ride Willie Bryant ; Willie Bryant Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-99977 10-in. 4/9/1936 Moonrise on the lowlands Willie Bryant Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor MS-031431 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately late Jan. 1939 Tea for two Chick Webb Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor MS-031432 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately late Jan. 1939 Crazy rhythm Chick Webb Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor MS-031433 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately late Jan. 1939 Blue skies Chick Webb Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor D4VB-0454 10-in. 12/1/1944 I'm beginning to see the light Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra ; Joya Sherrill Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor D4VB-0455 10-in. 12/1/1944 Don't you know I care (or don't you care to know) Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra ; Al Hibbler Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor D4VB-0456 10-in. 12/1/1944 I didn't know about you Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra ; Joya Sherrill Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor D5VB-0012 10-in. 1/4/1945 Carnegie blues Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor D5VB-0014 10-in. 1/4/1945 The mood to be wooed Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra ; Johnny Hodges Jazz/dance band, with saxophone solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor D5VB-0015 10-in. 1/4/1945 (All of a sudden) my heart sings Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra ; Joya Sherrill Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor D5VB-0232 10-in. 4/26/1945 Kissing bug Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra ; Joya Sherrill Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor D5VB-0233 10-in. 5/1/1945 Everything but you Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra ; Joya Sherrill Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor D5VB-0234 10-in. 5/1/1945 (Otto make that) riff staccato Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra ; Ray Nance Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor D5VB-0262 10-in. 5/11/1945 Caravan Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor D5VB-0265 10-in. 5/14/1945 In a sentimental mood Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor D5VB-0274 10-in. 5/16/1945 Every hour on the hour (I fall in love with you) Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra ; Al Hibbler Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor D5VB-0518 10-in. 7/30/1945 Things ain't what they used to be Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor D5VB-0662 10-in. 10/8/1945 Tell ya what I'm gonna do Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra ; Joya Sherrill Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor D5VB-0663 10-in. 10/8/1945 Come to baby, do! Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra ; Joya Sherrill Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor D5VB-0949 10-in. 11/26/1945 I'm just a lucky so-and-so Duke Ellington Famous Orchestra ; Al Hibbler Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
(Results 1-25 of 386 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Jordan, Taft," accessed October 5, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/109773.

Jordan, Taft. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 5, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/109773.

"Jordan, Taft." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 5 October 2024.

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