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The Mellow Side of Clifford Jordan

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The Mellow Side of Clifford Jordan
Studio album by
Released1997
Recorded1989–1991
GenreJazz
Length50:14
LabelMapleshade 05032
ProducerLarry Willis, Pierre Sprey
Clifford Jordan chronology
Four Play
(1990)
The Mellow Side of Clifford Jordan
(1997)
Play What You Feel
(1991)

The Mellow Side of Clifford Jordan is an album by saxophonist Clifford Jordan which was recorded between 1989 and 1991 and released on the Mapleshade label in 1997.[1][2][3][4]

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[5]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings[6]

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow observed: "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

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Embraceable You"George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin5:18
2."CJ's Riff"Clifford Jordan2:56
3."Trees"Oscar Rasbach, Joyce Kilmer9:00
4."Jug's Groove"Jordan4:07
5."Soul Eyes"Mal Waldron16:32
6."Five 'n' Free"Jordan5:42
7."Day Dream"Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, John La Touche6:53
Total length:50:14

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Mapleshade Records catalog, accessed September 26, 2017
  2. ^ Jazzlists: Clifford Jordan discography, accessed September 26, 2017
  3. ^ Clifford Jordan leader entry, accessed September 26, 2017
  4. ^ Clifford Jordan catalog, accessed September 26, 2017
  5. ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Clifford Jordan: The Mellow Side of Clifford Jordan – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
  6. ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 802. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.