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Ed Jordan |
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Biographical
Information S.A.M.A. award winning artist Ed Jordan has been at the forefront of the South African Entertainment scene for more than 15 years. Honours Degree in Drama at W.I.T.S. University. During his final year, he Co-Presented "FAST FORWARD", a music video program for the S.A.B.C. Completing Drama School in 1990, he acted in numerous films, including "THE POWER OF ONE". He also performed in his first stage production "A SLICE OF SATURDAY NIGHT" for Pieter Torien. 1991 saw the release of his first single "DREAM" which went straight to NO 1. on the S.A. Charts. Ed has supported many International Acts that have come to perform in South Africa, including CROWDED HOUSE, BRYAN FERRY, HOOTIE AND THE BLOWFISH and RONAN KEATING. His second studio album "HEAR ME HOWLING" was released in 1996 winning him a S.A.M.A. It featured the smash hit "ALWAYS" which ten years later is still one of the most requested songs at South African weddings. The classic original carol "AFRICAN CHRISTMAS" reached Gold Single status after its release in 1998 and is now sung by school children and in Churches all across the country. Ed has worked with artist WILLIAM KENTRIDGE, writing and producing the score for the award winning film "MONUMENT" as well as producing the music for the internationally acclaimed play "WOYZECH ON THE HIGHVELD" which has toured all over the world. He's also worked with South African director DARRYL ROODT, acting in, writing and performing the theme song for his film "TO THE DEATH". In 1999 he co-wrote the musical "LOVE CRIME AND JOHANNESBURG" with MALCOLM PURKEY and the cast, enjoying a successful run at the Market Theatre. Ed has performed all over the world from London to Hong Kong, touring Taiwan and Southern Africa. One of his highlights was performing in front of a crowd of 35 000 people for NELSON MANDELA and PRINCE CHARLES for the PRINCES TRUST. Following the success of "THE WEDDING SHOW" (a 28 episode reality show), Ed released his 4th solo Album, "FOR ALWAYS", a collection classic wedding song covers and originals. The Album features the hit "GODDESS". |
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