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

He was born in Florence, South Carolina, United States.

[1] Jordan played early in his career with the Washboard Rhythm Kings, before becoming a member of Chick Webb's orchestra from 1933 to 1942, remaining after Ella Fitzgerald became its leader.

[1] Jordan and Bobby Stark traded duties as the main trumpet soloist in Webb's orchestra.

From 1943 to 1947, he played with Duke Ellington,[1] then with Lucille Dixon at the Savannah Club in New York City from 1949 to 1953.