In the World
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| In the World | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1972 | |||
| Recorded | Spring 1969 | |||
| Studio | Town Sound Studios, Englewood, NJ | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 40:11 | |||
| Label | Strata-East SES-19721 | |||
| Producer | Clifford Jordan | |||
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In the World is an album by jazz saxophonist Clifford Jordan which was recorded in 1969 and released on the Strata-East label in 1972.[1] The album was rereleased on CD as part of The Complete Clifford Jordan Strata-East Sessions by Mosaic Records in 2013.[2]
Reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [3] |
| DownBeat | [4] |
The Allmusic review by Ken Dryden stated: "Whether at the helm of a record date or as a sideman, Clifford Jordan was known for giving his all. These studio recordings were originally made for Strata East, a label known for its adventurous spirit".[3]
DownBeat reviewer Doug Ramsey assigned the album 4.5 stars.[4] He wrote, "Jordan is impressive here on every count, as composer, soloist and leader".[4] Ramsey praised the contributions of Kelly, Dorham, Priester and the rhythm sections, and said that "Jordan's solos are logical and passionate".[4] "Really quite a lovely record, produced, not incidentally, by Jordan".[4]
Track listing
All compositions by Clifford Jordan
- "Vienna" - 17:10
- "Doug's Prelude" - 4:47
- "Ouagoudougou" - 11:00
- "872" - 7:14
Personnel
- Clifford Jordan — tenor saxophone
- Don Cherry - cornet (tracks 1)
- Kenny Dorham - trumpet (tracks 3 & 4)
- Julian Priester - trombone
- Wynton Kelly - piano
- Richard Davis - cello, bass
- Wilbur Ware - bass (tracks 1 & 3)
- Ed Blackwell (tracks 3 & 4), Roy Haynes (tracks 3 & 4), Albert Heath (tracks 1 & 2) - drums
References
- ^ Clifford Jordan discography accessed April 8, 2014
- ^ "The Complete Clifford Jordan Strata-East Sessions,". Mosaic Records. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
- ^ a b Dryden, K. Allmusic Review accessed April 8, 2014
- ^ a b c d e Ramsey, Doug (February 14, 1974). "In the World". DownBeat. 41 (3): 18.
