Esteban Jordan
February 23, 1939 – August 13, 2010
Known as the “Jimi Hendrix of the accordion,” Esteban Jordan was also remarkably adept at over 30 other instruments. While the traditional rhythms of Norteño stayed close to his heart, he often stretched his own boundaries by dabbling in zydeco, rock, jazz, country and mambo. Jordan was nominated for a Grammy in 1986 and could be heard on Cheech Marin’s popular single, “Born In East L.A.” Throughout his career he’s performed with Carlos Santana, Jerry Garcia, and David Byrne, to name just a few. Esteban Jordan was 71 when, on August 13, 2010, he died as a result of liver cancer.
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