Coverage dated April 7, 2023

Musician, educator Kidd Jordan dies at 87

Headline from WWL New Orleans

Jordan was head of the Jazz Studies program at Southern University at New Orleans for 34 years.

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  1. WWL New Orleans

    Musician, educator Kidd Jordan dies at 87 (opens WWL New Orleans)

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    Jordan was head of the Jazz Studies program at Southern University at New Orleans for 34 years.

  2. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Jazz saxophonist, teacher Edward "Kidd" Jordan dies at 87 (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Jazz saxophonist and music teacher Edward ''Kidd'' Jordan died in his sleep Friday, surrounded by family at his New Orleans home, family publicist Vincent Sylvain said.

  3. The Boston Globe

    Jazz saxophonist, teacher Edward ‘Kidd’ Jordan dies at 87 (opens The Boston Globe)

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    During his 50-year career, Edward Jordan showcased his musical talents across New Orleans while also collaborating with music legends like Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and more.

  4. Portland Press Herald

    Jazz saxophonist ‘Kidd’ Jordan dies at 87 (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    His former students include Wynton and Branford Marsalis and Jon Batiste.

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