Truth (Duke Jordan album) explained

Truth
Type:	Album
Artist:	Duke Jordan Trio
Cover:	Truth (Duke Jordan album).jpg
Released:	1983
Recorded:	March 2, 1975 in Copenhagen, Denmark
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	46:28 CD with bonus tracks
Label:	SteepleChase SCS 1175
Producer:	Nils Winther
Chronology:	Duke Jordan
Prev Title:	Two Loves
Prev Year:	1973
Next Title:	Misty Thursday
Next Year:	1975

Truth is an album led pianist Duke Jordan recorded in 1975 but not released on the Danish SteepleChase label until 1983.^[1]

Reception

In his review for AllMusic, Ken Dryden said "Although the eight originals performed on this session (with two alternate takes added for the CD reissue) never became very well known as his hit "Jordu," there are a number of enjoyable tunes".

Track listing

All compositions by Duke Jordan

1. "Layout Blues" - 5:42
2. "32nd Street Love" - 5:33
3. "Truth" - 6:23
4. "There's a Star for You" - 6:04
5. "Misty Thursday" - 5:57
6. "Hymn to Peace" - 5:04
7. "Lady Linda" - 7:16
8. "Night Train from Snekkersten" - 4:40
9. "32nd Street Love" [Take 3] - 5:44 Bonus track on CD release
10. "Layout Blues" [Take 1] - 3:03 Bonus track on CD release

Personnel

• Duke Jordan - piano
  • Mads Vinding - bass Ed Thigpen - drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/duke-jordan/catalog/#steeplechase-scs-1175 Duke Jordan discography