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Flight to Jordan features British/West Indian trumpet player Dizzy Reece. Whilst a few British jazz men tried to storm the American market, Reece had more success than most, more an American stylist than fellow West Indies trumpet player Harry Beckett, who was more at home in the British jazz Separate Development movement. Reece is the star of this album. His steadfast delivery, precise intonation and sustain stands proud in front of Jordan’s compositions. With trumpet it’s all in the tone and the voice. The ballads are liquid and beautifully delivered.
Jordan was a strong composer (Jordu; Les Liason’s Dangereuse; No Problem) credited with all the tracks on the Flight. A fine, Bud Powell-influenced melodic/rhythmic player, with some of the bouncy propulsion of Sonny Clark. A steady comping left hand, his right hand dances over the keys, lyrical motifs and seamless fills, gifting his front line the spotlight on almost every tune, as well as delivering sparkling form himself.
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