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Clifford Jordan
Jordan performing with Barry Harris in 1980
Jordan performing with Barry Harris in 1980
Background information
Birth name Clifford Laconia Jordan
Born September 2, 1931
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died March 27, 1993 (aged 61)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres Jazz
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Saxophone
Labels Blue 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) was an American jazz tenor saxophone player. While in Chicago, he performed with Max Roach, Sonny Stitt, and some rhythm and blues groups. He moved to New York City in 1957, after which he recorded three albums for Blue Note. He recorded with Horace Silver, J.J. Johnson, and Kenny Dorham, among others. He was part of the Charles Mingus Sextet, with Eric Dolphy, during its 1964 European tour.
Jordan toured Africa with Randy Weston, and performed in Paris while living in Belgium. In later years, he led his own groups, performed with Cedar Walton's quartet Eastern Rebellion, and led a big band.
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