These studio recordings were originally made for strata east, a label known for its adventurous spirit. Clifford jordan 19311993 tenor sax, flute, soprano sax, bass sax, piano, vocals. Tenor saxophone grandmaster clifford jordan, who produced the seven. Blowing in from chicago is an album by american jazz saxophonists clifford jordan and john gilmore featuring performances recorded in 1957 and released on the blue note label. For indepth interviews with world class musicians make sure to. Listen to your favorite songs from these are my roots. Excellent work from clifford jordan far better than the usual steeplechase session of the time. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Clifford jordan clifford jordan in the world 1972, vinyl. Jordan was already a wellseasoned player, having worked with max roach, horace silver and eric dolphy. While in chicago, he performed with max roach, sonny stitt, and some rhythm and blues gr. In the world as well as the magnificent quartet recording glass bead games represent clifford jordan as a leader. These are my roots clifford jordan plays leadbelly.
Includes unlimited streaming via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. Spellbound clifford jordan quartet to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Cliff jordan, john gilmore blowing in from chicago blue note cdp 7243 8 28977 2 9. Reissue one of the most essential spiritual jazz albums in the strata east canon.
Albums include glass bead games, blowing in from chicago, and in the world. He moved to new york city in 1957, after which he recorded three albums for blue note. Muse mr 5076 clifford jordan quartet night of the mark vii muse mcd 5445 clifford jordan highest mountain 32 jazz 32118 clifford jordan night of the mark vii. Another date on strata east that i tend to reach for more than in the world is a live date called reasons in tonality which features jordan along side george coleman and julius watkins.
While in chicago, he performed with max roach, sonny stitt, and some rhythm and blues groups. You cant go wrong with any of the the art farmer dates from the 80s that featured clifford jordan on soul note and contemporary. Join facebook to connect with clifford jordan and others you may know. Mar 12, 2014 box set illustrates clifford jordan s impeccable taste in musicians starting in the late 1960s, the jazz saxophonist produced a series of recordings that came out on the musiciansowned strata. All compositions by clifford jordan except as indicated. Find similar albums to in the world clifford jordan on allmusic. Inward fire is an album by saxophonist clifford jordan which was recorded in new york city in 1977 and released on the muse label.
Our full range of studio equipment from all the leading equipment and software brands. Clifford jordan in the world, lp released on 1969 on label. Clifford jordan in the world, lp released on 1969 on label strata east,rare jazz jazz funk issued in spring 1969 on the great strataeast label with 4 tiltes only. L jordan funeral for clifford lamar jor dan, 74, was held wednesday morning in the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. Hesses emphasis on a mastery of the rules, or language, of the game deserves careful consideration. Masters from different worlds mapleshade with ran blake and julian priester. Thanks for checking out my video and dont forget to subscribe for more killing jazz content. Clifford laconia jordan was an american jazz tenor saxophone player.
A selftaught musician, his love of jazz had him performing in his home town until the late 1950s, when he moved to new york. After splurging on clifford jordan s personal masterpiece glass bead games strata east and hungry for more, i had been trying without success to source an original copy of jordan s first strata east album, clifford jordan in the world. Typically it included name musicians like the trumpeter dizzy. But his extreme individualism suffuses the proceedings, a fascinating snapshot of an underdocumented period of hardcore jazz. In the world clifford jordan data corrections allmusic. We present new, exclusive music and the hot hits for information. Find the song lyrics for clifford jordan top tracks. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. Clifford laconia jordan, 2 september 1931, chicago, illinois, usa, d. Clifford jordan clifford jordan in the world reissue. Clifford laconia jordan september 2, 1931 march 27, 1993 was an american jazz tenor. Whether at the helm of a record date or as a sideman, clifford jordan was known for giving his all. Music profile for clifford jordan, born 2 september 1931. In the world full album in the world is an album by jazz saxophonist clifford jordan which was recorded in 1969 and released on the strataeast label in 1972.
Clifford jordan in the world 1969 full album youtube. Find album release information for in the world clifford jordan on allmusic allmusic new. Box set illustrates clifford jordans impeccable taste in musicians. In the world 180 gram pressing lp, vinyl record album one of the most ambitious albums ever recorded from clifford jordan a totally righteous litt dusty groove is chicagos online record store. The vibe here is similar to jordan s work at the time on the strata east label played in a very similar group, with cedar walton on piano, sam jones on bass, and billy higgins on drums. Clifford jordan quartet glass bead games soul jazz records. Clifford laconia jordan september 2, 1931 march 27, 1993 was an american jazz tenor saxophone player. Containing a masterful array of unique and individualistic jazz music, and featuring some of the worlds finest musicians backing the maestro, the compilation. My gifts january 1969 and jordans in the world spring 1969.
The cd reissue added a bonus track from the same session. The album was rereleased on cd as part of the complete clifford jordan strataeast sessions in 20. Clifford jordan in the world reissue buy clifford jordan in the world reissue at juno records. Bishop marvin gray, high priest hank duncan, lst council wildes, znd council ken hayes and lamar jordan officiated.
The music on this album was actually recorded before soul fountain in the spring of 1969, but didnt find release until 1972 on the venerable strataeast records as the first in the dolphy series, a set of 5 archival recordings that jordan himself remastered. Clifford laconia jackson, tenor saxophonist and bandleader. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Just fill in the fields below, and well get a new account set up for you in no time. Download and print sheet music or learn how to play online. Blowing in from chicago 1957 cliff jordan 1957 jenkins, jordan and timmons 1957 cliff jordan is an album by american jazz saxophonist clifford jordan featuring performances recorded in 1957 and released on the blue note label. During the 1964 tour, jordan played in the charles mingus sextet. Clifford jordan find contact information, public records, and much more. He was married to shirley jordan, the owner of and designer at clothing manufacturing corporation, but remarried sandy jordan, who was not only a graphic artist but also a board member of the jazz foundation of america.
Box set illustrates clifford jordans impeccable taste in. Clifford jordan the complete strataeast sessions 20. Clifford jordan plays leadbelly by clifford jordan now. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Mar 14, 2003 jazz critic kevin whitehead fresh air. Clifford jordan quartet glass bead games sounds of the universe. Clifford jordan phone number, email, current address. Clifford jordans glass bead games features the classics john coltrane, maimoun and eddie harris. Registering for this site allows you to access your order status and history. Reissued in the original jazz classics but thus far just as an lp, this fine set matches together the already distinctive tenor of clifford jordan with veteran trumpeter kenny dorham, pianist cedar walton, bassist wilbur ware and drummer albert tootie heath. Find album credit information for in the world clifford jordan on allmusic. In the world is an album by jazz saxophonist clifford jordan which was recorded in 1969 and released on the strataeast label in 1972. Aug 16, 2007 clifford jordan s glass bead games acknowledges but then turns away from coltranes heroic questing after elusive transcendental truths and commits itself to a game thats close at hand. In the world is an album by jazz saxophonist clifford jordan which was recorded in 1969 and.
Submit data corrections for in the world clifford jordan on allmusic. This recording has been rereleased as part of a mosaic box of the strataeast recordings that mr. Clifford jordan s two volumes of sessions under the title glass bead games have long been heralded as some of the most important work of his career. Clifford jordan john coltrane spiritual jazz bandcamp. Starting time is one of only two recordings to feature clifford jordan and kenny dorham. Clifford jordan historical records and family trees. Clifford jordan in the world was released on strataeast in 1972 though the album was recorded in 1969. Clifford jordan bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Find album release information for in the world clifford jordan on allmusic. These once rare recordings, previously issued as individual albums and as a twolp set by strata east, feature the late tenor saxophonist leading two separate quartets. Its curious that this session couldnt find release at first.
The highest mountain is the other great recording done on this same date. Starting in the late 1960s, jazz saxophonist clifford jordan produced a. However before we get to that, this east world record offers one welcome musical bonus. Clifford jordan clifford jordan in the world 19692006. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Lookup clifford s current home address, relatives, mobile phone number and email address. Clifford jordan clifford jordan in the world discogs. This is the first of the dolphy series alternate classic black and white label variation, different from clifford jordan clifford jordan in the world. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology.
Firm roots is the second of 2 studio recordings done by clifford jordan and the magic triangle during their europeon tour in the spring of 1975. The album was rereleased on cd as part of the complete clifford jordan strataeast sessions by mosaic records in 20. Box set illustrates clifford jordan s impeccable taste in musicians starting in the late 1960s, the jazz saxophonist produced a series of recordings that. Clifford jordan tenor saxophone kenny dorham trumpet julian priester trombone wynton kelly piano wilbur ware. Clifford jordan clifford laconia jordan born september 2, 1931, chicago, il. The album credits state that it is the first in a dolphy series produced by jordan. The vibe here is similar to jordans work at the time on the strata east label played in a very similar group, with cedar walton on piano, sam jones on bass, and billy higgins on drums. Firm roots is an album by saxophonist clifford jordan which was recorded in west germany in 1975 and first released on the danish steeplechase label but also released in the us by inner city. Recently clifford jordans band, which played each monday at condons club, had moved into the forefront of the field. Apr 25, 2019 tenor saxophone grandmaster clifford jordan, who produced the seven dates that comprise the complete clifford jordan strataeast sessions mosaic, performs on only three of the six cds that comprise this box set. Clifford jordan complete album collection 19571962.
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