Jordan, Clifford Big Band: Play What You Feel (Vinyl LP)
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The four albums that legendary saxophonist Clifford Jordan recorded in the late '90s for Maple Shade Records-a label renowned for it's high-quality sound-are now being reissued on CD with a new format and released on vinyl for the first time! Recorded live at Condon's in New York in December 1990, this stunning big band jazz performance features a powerful 16-piece ensemble, highlighted by Clifford Jordan's smoky, bluesy phrasing alongside his longtime collaborators: Dizzy Reece, Benny Powell, Junior Cook, Charles Davis, and Kiane Zawadi. The set includes a masterful selection of pieces, such as Duke Ellington's Don't Get Around Much Anymore, Dizzy Gillespie's I Waited For You, and Jordan's own Third Avenue, among others-an exceptional live recording now available on vinyl for the first time worldwide! Clifford Jordan: Born in Chicago in 1931, Clifford Jordan was a tenor saxophonist who began his jazz career at the young age of 16 in 1947. Playing alongside local jazz greats such as Max Roach and Sonny Stitt, as well as R&B groups, he quickly built his reputation. After relocating to New York in 1957, Jordan recorded three albums for Blue Note and became a key figure in the jazz scene, collaborating with Horace Silver, J.J. Johnson, Kenny Dorham, and Max Roach, among others. Following tours in Europe as a member of Charles Mingus and Eric Dolphy's bands, Jordan transitioned into a leader role. His 1972 album In the World, released on Strata-East, became a celebrated masterpiece of spiritual jazz. Throughout his career, he released numerous works on various labels, and in his later years, he recorded four albums for Maple Shade Records, a label known for it's exceptional sound quality. Jordan passed away in 1993. Third Avenue, Angelica, Old Bo, I Waited For You, Introduction To Evidence, Evidence, I’ll Be Around, Bearcat, Down Through The Years, Charlie Parker’s Last Supper, Don't Get Around Much Anymore, Band roster
The four albums that legendary saxophonist Clifford Jordan recorded in the late '90s for Maple Shade Records-a label renowned for it's high-quality sound-are now being reissued on CD with a new format and released on vinyl for the first time! Recorded live at Condon's in New York in December 1990, this stunning big band jazz performance features a powerful 16-piece ensemble, highlighted by Clifford Jordan's smoky, bluesy phrasing alongside his longtime collaborators: Dizzy Reece, Benny Powell, Junior Cook, Charles Davis, and Kiane Zawadi. The set includes a masterful selection of pieces, such as Duke Ellington's Don't Get Around Much Anymore, Dizzy Gillespie's I Waited For You, and Jordan's own Third Avenue, among others-an exceptional live recording now available on vinyl for the first time worldwide! Clifford Jordan: Born in Chicago in 1931, Clifford Jordan was a tenor saxophonist who began his jazz career at the young age of 16 in 1947. Playing alongside local jazz greats such as Max Roach and Sonny Stitt, as well as R&B groups, he quickly built his reputation. After relocating to New York in 1957, Jordan recorded three albums for Blue Note and became a key figure in the jazz scene, collaborating with Horace Silver, J.J. Johnson, Kenny Dorham, and Max Roach, among others. Following tours in Europe as a member of Charles Mingus and Eric Dolphy's bands, Jordan transitioned into a leader role. His 1972 album In the World, released on Strata-East, became a celebrated masterpiece of spiritual jazz. Throughout his career, he released numerous works on various labels, and in his later years, he recorded four albums for Maple Shade Records, a label known for it's exceptional sound quality. Jordan passed away in 1993. Third Avenue, Angelica, Old Bo, I Waited For You, Introduction To Evidence, Evidence, I’ll Be Around, Bearcat, Down Through The Years, Charlie Parker’s Last Supper, Don't Get Around Much Anymore, Band roster