Tenor for the Times explained

Tenor for the Times
Type:	Album
Artist:	Ricky Ford
Cover:	Tenor for the Times.jpg
Released:	1981
Recorded:	April 6 and July 1, 1981
Studio:	Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	36:38
Label:	Muse
Producer:	Bob Porter
Chronology:	Ricky Ford
Prev Title:	Flying Colors
Prev Year:	1980
Next Title:	Interpretations
Next Year:	1982

Tenor for the Times is an album by saxophonist Ricky Ford which was recorded in 1981 and released on the Muse label.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated " Ford investigates seven of his diverse originals, really digging into the material. It's a good introduction to his talents".

Track listing

All compositions by Ricky Ford except where noted

1. "This Our Love (Esse Nosso Amor)" – 7:30
2. "Christmas Cheer" – 7:08
3. "Hour Samba" – 7:29
4. "Saxaceous Serenade" – 5:04
5. "Portrait of Love" – 5:14
6. "Orb" – 4:31
7. "Arcadian Eclipse" – 5:14

Personnel

• Ricky Ford - tenor saxophone
• Jack Walrath – trumpet (track 2)
  • • Albert Dailey – piano Rufus Reid – bass Jimmy Cobb – drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Muse_5250.htm Muse LP series discography: 5250 to 5299
2. http://www.jazzdiscography.com/Labels/muse.htm Muse Records listing
3. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Ricky_Ford.htm Jazzlists: Ricky Ford discography