[2] An imaginative and gifted pianist, Jordan was a regular member of Charlie Parker's quintet during 1947–48, which also featured Miles Davis.

[3] He participated in Parker's Dial sessions in late 1947 that produced "Dewey Square", "Bongo Bop", "Bird of Paradise", and the ballad "Embraceable You".

[1] After periods accompanying Sonny Stitt and Stan Getz, he performed and recorded in the trio format.

Another of his compositions, "No Problem", has been recorded several times, notably by Art Blakey, under the title "No Hay Problema", and Chet Baker as well as others.

[1] Compilations Source:[5] With Gene Ammons With Eddie Bert With Kenny Burrell With Stan Getz With Cecil Payne With Sonny Stitt With Barney Wilen With The Birdlanders With others Various Artists