The Mellow Side of Clifford Jordan
The Mellow Side of Clifford Jordan is an album by saxophonist Clifford Jordan which was recordedbetween 1989 and 1991 and released on the Mapleshade label in 1997.[1][2][3][4]
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| Released | 1997 | |||
| Recorded | 1989-1991 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 50:14 | |||
| Label | Mapleshade 05032 | |||
| Producer | Larry Willis, Pierre Sprey | |||
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Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [5] |
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow noted, "Although not completely flawless, the music is quite rewarding overall and displays the flexibility and creativity of the late great Clifford Jordan".[5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Embraceable You" | George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin | 5:18 |
| 2. | "CJ's Riff" | Clifford Jordan | 2:56 |
| 3. | "Trees" | Oscar Rasbach, Joyce Kilmer | 9:00 |
| 4. | "Jug's Groove" | Jordan | 4:07 |
| 5. | "Soul Eyes" | Mal Waldron | 16:32 |
| 6. | "Five 'n' Free" | Jordan | 5:42 |
| 7. | "Day Dream" | Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, John La Touche | 6:53 |
| Total length: | 50:14 | ||
Personnel
- Clifford Jordan – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone
- Kenny Reed – trumpet (track 3)
- Julian Priester – trombone (track 6)
- Carter Jefferson – tenor saxophone (tracks 2 & 6)
- Fred Cook – baritone saxophone (track 6)
- Chris Anderson (track 7), Larry Willis (track 3) – piano
- Mike LeDonne – B3 organ (track 1)
- Rudy Turner – electric guitar (track 4)
- Edson Machado – drums (track 1)
- Nasser Abadey – percussion (tracks 2 & 6)
References
- Mapleshade Records catalog, accessed September 26, 2017
- Jazzlists: Clifford Jordan discography, accessed September 26, 2017
- Clifford Jordan leader entry, accessed September 26, 2017
- Clifford Jordan catalog, accessed September 26, 2017
- Yanow, Scott. Clifford Jordan: The Mellow Side of Clifford Jordan – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
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