Live in Paris (2001)

About this title: There are three previously unissued recordings on the Marshmallow label for jazz pianist Duke Jordan that have come onto the marketplace. This is the best of them, a nightclub date at the famous Duc Des Lombards on the legendary jazz strip in Paris, France. It's a trio led by Jordan with lesser-known bassist Luigi Trussardi on bass and drummer Al Levitt, who both honor their roles as rhythm mates admirably, if not unspectacularly. Jordan sounds great on this program of standards, adaptations of standards, and three of his originals. Jordan's facile, witty, clean, and literate piano shines ... read more

Tracks:

1. Announcement
2. Fuji Blues [Jordan]
3. I Surrender Dear [Clifford/Barris]
4. King Finn's a Ball [Jordan]
5. Sweet Georgia Brown [Bernie/Pinkard/Case]
6. It's All Right with Me [Porter]
7. Everything Happens to Me [Adair/Dennis]
8. All of Me [Marks/Simons]
9. Jordu [Jordan]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.