Edward ‘Kidd’ Jordan, Jazz Saxophonist and Teacher, Dies at 87

Jazz saxophonist and music teacher Edward “Kidd” Jordan, who collaborated with music legends like Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and more, has died

Born in Crowley in 1935, Jordan moved to New Orleans at 20 years old and created The Improvisation Arts Quintet in 1975. The group produced a diverse catalogue of avant-garde music described as “an evolution of complementary imagery moving together and apart, each artist becoming an ear, an eye and most of all a heart for the sake of the creative spiritual soul.”

During his 34 years at SUNO, “he shared his vision of improvisation and encouraged students to find their authentic creative voices,” Sylvain said. “Mr. Jordan’s legacy is solidified by his insistence that his students’ music contain one critical element — originality. And he practices what he preaches.”

“Kidd dedicated his life to teaching youngsters of all ages. His passing is the end of an era of music education in New Orleans,” said Jackie Harris, executive director of the Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong Educational Foundation.

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