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Clifford Jordan
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Tenor saxophonists · 1931–1993

Clifford Jordan

American jazz saxophone player (1931–1993)

Born
2 September 1931
Chicago
Died
27 March 1993
Manhattan
Country
United States
Record labels
Blue Note, Criss Cross Jazz, DIW Records
Discography
28 albums

Biography

Clifford Jordan was a jazz musician who played tenor saxophone. Clifford Jordan was born on 2 September 1931 in Chicago and died on 27 March 1993 in Manhattan. The music is usually filed under jazz and big band music. Record labels: Blue Note, Criss Cross Jazz and DIW Records. The discography here lists 28 albums, from “Blowing in From Chicago” (1957) to “Beyond Paradiso 1969-1970” (2024).

Clifford Laconia Jordan (September 2, 1931 – March 27, 1993) was an American jazz tenor saxophone player and composer. Originally from Chicago, Jordan later moved to New York City, where he recorded extensively in addition to touring across both Europe and Africa. He recorded and performed with Art Farmer, Horace Silver, Max Roach, J.J. Johnson, and Kenny Dorham, among others. In later years, he performed with Cedar Walton's quartet Eastern Rebellion, and led his own groups, including a big band.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Blowing in From Chicago 1957
Cliff Jordan 1957
Cliff Craft 1958
A Story Tale 1961
Mosaic 1961
These Are My Roots - Clifford Jordan Plays Leadbelly 1965
Soul Fountain 1970
Clifford Jordan in the World 1972
Firm Roots 1975
Night of the Mark VII 1975
The Highest Mountain 1976
On Stage, Vol. 1 1977
Remembering Me-Me 1977
Hello, Hank Jones 1978
Inward Fire 1978
The Adventurer 1980
Hyde Park After Dark 1983
Dr. Chicago 1985
Half Note 1985
Two Tenor Winner 1985
Four Play 1986
Royal Ballads 1986
Live at Opus 1 1988 · Live
Down Through the Years: Live at Condon's New York 1991 · Live
Masters From Different Worlds 1994
Play What You Feel 1997
Drink Plenty Water 2023
Beyond Paradiso 1969-1970 2024

Standards written by Clifford Jordan

TitleKeyFormGroove
You Better Leave It Alone B♭ major AA · 32 Medium-up swing

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Clifford Jordan play?

Clifford Jordan is known for playing tenor saxophone.

When and where was Clifford Jordan born?

Clifford Jordan was born 2 September 1931 in Chicago.

What are Clifford Jordan's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Blowing in From Chicago (1957), Cliff Jordan (1957), Cliff Craft (1958), A Story Tale (1961) and Mosaic (1961).

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