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Cameron "Grant" Jordan of New York, New York passed away in a tragic accident due to complications from a brain aneurysm and stroke.
He was a talented musician, who during his long career, played with bands and orchestras in Little Rock, Memphis, Phoenix, Tucson, and New York. He held the position of bass trombone with the Arizona Opera since 1991 and second trombone with the Bear Valley Music Festival since 1997.
In addition to his playing career, he was a sought after instrument repair professional previously with Desert Winds Music in Tempe, AZ, Roberto's Woodwinds in midtown Manhattan and most recently with Music and Arts in Pine Brook, NJ.
Grant received his Bachelor of Music Education Degree from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro and his Master of Music degree from Arizona State University.
He loved the outdoors and enjoyed exploring national parks, hiking, biking, and camping. He was loved and admired for his often hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking storytelling, generous sense of humor, deep compassion for friends and strangers alike, and open heart. He was deeply curious about the world around him and never stopped learning. He made an indelible mark on all who met him. He was kind in the truest sense of the word.
He is predeceased by grandparents Manley and Thelma Jordan of England, Arkansas, Logan and Helen Adela Palmer of Oregon County, MO, and parents Glenn and Barbara Jordan of England, Arkansas.
He is survived by his loving wife, Victoria Tralongo, brother Logan Jordan (Karen), sister Sharon Ferguson (Matthew), sister-in-law Vanessa Crowley (Kevin), sister-in-law Valerie Tralongo (Justin Flint) and nieces and nephews Addison Jordan, Caroline Jordan, Palmer Jordan, Allie Ferguson, Hannah Ferguson, Ingrid Ferguson, Angus Ferguson, Samantha Crowley, Ryan Crowley, Molly Maloney, and Matthew Flint, plus many cherished aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
A private memorial celebration of his life will be held for family and friends on Sept 30 in Plantsville, CT.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his name be made to the National Parks Foundation. https://www.nationalparks.org/
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Bruce Hembd
September 21, 2023
Grant outside symphony hall in Phoenix.
Abraham Liebhaber
September 21, 2023
Grant was one of the first people I met after winning my job in the Arizona Opera orchestra. As a fellow "out of state" resident orchestra member, Grant made certain that my interests were looked after since he had walked the same path as I would have to, and his expertise, kindness and friendliness made a great impact on me. I will miss him, and the orchestra will certainly not be the same without him.
Richard Goss
September 19, 2023
I met Grant in college at Arkansas State University. He joined our Diamond Brass Quintet as a sophomore and we travelled the State of Arkansas (including his family farm) raising money to attend the EBQ Seminar at Tanglewood in 1985. We remembered those wonderful trips in 2020 on a Zoom call on the 35th Anniversary of that live-changing musical experience. Grant was always fun, funny and incredibly musical-RIP dear friend.
George Nimmo
September 15, 2023
I first met Grant about 25 years ago, when we both worked for City Music Center in Kenilworth, NJ. He had a sharp wit and a ready laugh, in addition to being a very fine brass instrument repairman and trombonist. Sad news, indeed, and condolences to the family. One of the 'good guys.'
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Brett Shuster
September 14, 2023
Grant and I lost touch as I left Arizona and he moved to New York. He was a good friend and always had my back. I´m sorry we lost touch I have so many found memories of the good times we share whether we were playing, hiking or eating a meal together. Vic, I´m so sorry for your loss and all that love him. He was such a good guy. Sending my heart felt condolences. - Brett
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