SCCD 31198 Half Note / Clifford Jordan Quartet Tenor saxophonist Clifford Jordan (1931 – 1993) was born in Chicago and his high school classmates include Johnny Griffin, John Gilmore and Richard Davis. He worked with Max Roach in Chicago area and moved to New York in 1957 where he joined Horace Silver’s band. Later on […]
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Clifford Jordan – On Stage, Vol. 3 (SCCD 31104)
SCCD 31104 On Stage Vol. 3 / Clifford Jordan Quartet This is the last of the “Live” series of Clifford Jordan and the Magic Triangle (The Cedar Walton Trio) concert at the BIM House in Amsterdam, Holland. The quartet was a frequent visitor to the European jazz scene during the early 70s and impressed critics […]
Clifford Jordan – On Stage, Vol. 2 (SCCD 31092)
SCCD 31092 On Stage Vol. 2 / Clifford Jordan & The Magic Triangle The sequel to SCCD 31071 On Stage Vol. 1 “ In a generation of tenor saxophonists dominated by Coltrane and Rollins, Jordan. has carved out a truly distinctive style. …Integration at an advanced level was one of this band’s chief assets….This record […]
Clifford Jordan – Magic In Munich (SCCD 37013/14)
MID-PRICE SERIES SCCD 37013/14 Magic In Munich / Clifford Jordan & The Magic Triangle Previously issued on SCCD 31033 & SCCD 31047 “.. .a truly fine quartet recording .” (MM) “… This is extremely enjoyable, uncomplicate time playing ..” (Jazz Journal) 1. Firm roots (Cedar Walton)2. Angel in the night (Billy Higgins)3. Scorpio (Sam Jones)4. […]
Clifford Jordan – On Stage, Vol. 1 (SCCD 31071)
SCCD 31071 On Stage Vol. 1 / Clifford Jordan & The Magic Triangle For tenor saxophonist Clifford Jordan (1931 – 1993) and the famed rhythm section comprised of Cedar Walton, Sam Jones and Billy Higgins the 1970s were the most productive period of their career as a team. They toured Europe extensively and made many […]
Clifford Jordan – The Highest Mountain (SCCD 31047)
SCCD 31049 The Highest Mountain / Clifford Jordan & The Magic Triangle Clifford Jordan & The Magic Triangle (which was actually Cedar Walton’s trio) was one of the most popular ensembles which appeared regularly on the European major jazz clubs in the early 70s. This recording was made during one of their successful tours in […]
Clifford Jordan – Firm Roots (SCCD 31033)
SCCD 31033 Firm Roots / Clifford Jordan & The Magic Triangle This was the first appearance of the popular Clifford Jordan & The Magic Triangle (alias The Cedar Walton Trio) on SteepleChase. (Other releases are SCCD 31047 “Highest Mountain” and SCCD 31104 “On Stage vol. 3”.) “.. .a truly fine quartet recording .” (MM) 1. […]