The Jordans were a Brazilian instrumental rock group formed in the Mooca district of São Paulo in January 1958 by Aladdin (Romeu Mantovani Sobrinho), Sival (Olímpio Sinval Drago), and Tiguês. After Tiguês was replaced by Foguinho (Valdemar Botelho Jr.), the band adopted the name The Jordans and was joined by bassist Tony (José de Andrade), saxophonist Irupê, and guitarist Mingo. They released their album A Vida Sorri Assim in 1961, followed by Suspense (1961), which featured the song "Blue Star" that spent over six months at Number 1 on the charts. The group appeared on radio programs including Ritmos da Juventude and television shows including Jovem Guarda, serving as backing musicians for Roberto Carlos. During a 1967 European tour, they spent 20 minutes with the Beatles, and John Lennon kept five of their records. The group disbanded in 1972, reunited in 1992 for the compilation 35 Anos de Rock Instrumental, and performed at the 2015 Virada Cultural São Paulo and a 2016 radio broadcast in Alagoas.
