The Mellow Side of Clifford Jordan explained

The Mellow Side of Clifford Jordan
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Clifford Jordan
Cover:	The Mellow Side of Clifford Jordan.jpg
Released:	1997
Recorded:	1989–1991
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	50:14
Label:	Mapleshade 05032
Producer:	Larry Willis, Pierre Sprey
Chronology:	Clifford Jordan
Prev Title:	Four Play
Prev Year:	1990
Next Title:	Play What You Feel
Next Year:	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

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".

Personnel

• Clifford Jordan – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone
• Kenny Reed – trumpet (track 3)
• Julian Priester – trombone (track 6)
• Carter Jefferson – tenor saxophone (tracks 2 & 6)
• Fred Cook – baritone saxophone (track 6)
• Chris Anderson (track 7), Larry Willis (track 3) – piano
• Mike LeDonne – B3 organ (track 1)
• Rudy Turner – electric guitar (track 4)
• Edson Machado – drums (track 1)
• Nasser Abadey – percussion (tracks 2 & 6)

Notes and References

1. http://www.mapleshaderecords.com/cds/05032.php Mapleshade Records catalog
2. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Clifford_Jordan.htm Jazzlists: Clifford Jordan discography
3. http://www.jazzdiscography.com/Leaders/JordanClifford-ldr.php Clifford Jordan leader entry
4. https://www.jazzdisco.org/clifford-jordan/catalog/#mapleshade-05032 Clifford Jordan catalog