Clifford Jordan

Clifford Jordan
Jordan performing with Barry Harris in 1980
Jordan performing with Barry Harris in 1980
Background information
Birth nameClifford Laconia Jordan Jr.
Born(1931-09-02)September 2, 1931
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedMarch 27, 1993(1993-03-27) (aged 61)
New York City, New York, U.S.
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentSaxophone
LabelsBlue Note, New Jazz, Riverside, Jazzland, Atlantic, Vortex, Strata-East, SteepleChase, Muse, Eastworld, Bee Hive, Soul Note, Criss Cross, Mapleshade, Milestone

Clifford Laconia Jordan (September 2, 1931 – March 27, 1993)[1] 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.[2] In later years, performed with Cedar Walton's quartet Eastern Rebellion,[3] and led his own groups, including a big band.[2]

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  3. ^ Yanow, Scott (2010). "Eastern Rebellion". AllMusic. Retrieved December 14, 2017.