Clifford Jordan
American jazz saxophone player (1931-1993) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 61
Clifford Laconia Jordan 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.
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Charles Mingus Bandmate in Charles Mingus Sextet
Eric Dolphy Bandmate in Charles Mingus Sextet
Jaki Byard Bandmate in Charles Mingus Sextet- Johnny Coles Bandmate in Charles Mingus Sextet
- Alfred Lion Produced Blowing in from Chicago and Cliff Craft
Dannie Richmond Bandmate in Charles Mingus Sextet- Orrin Keepnews Produced A Story Tale, Starting Time and Bearcat
Cannonball Adderley Produced Spellbound (1960)
Pharoah Sanders Clifford produced Izipho Zam (My Gifts) (1973)
Arif Mardin Produced Soul Fountain (1970)
John Gilmore Duets: Blowing in from Chicago (1957)
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He recorded and performed with Art Farmer, Horace Silver, Max Roach, J.J. Johnson, and Kenny Dorham, among others. In later years, performed with Cedar Walton's quartet Eastern Rebellion, and led his own groups, including a big band.
