Bearcat (album)

Bearcat
Studio album by Clifford Jordan
Released	1962
Recorded	December 28, 1961, January 10, 1962 New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	37:47
Label	Jazzland JLP 69
Producer	Orrin Keepnews
Clifford Jordan chronology
Starting Time (1961) Bearcat (1962) These are My Roots: Clifford Jordan Plays Leadbelly (1965)

Bearcat is an album by jazz saxophonist Clifford Jordan which was recorded in late 1961 and early 1962 and released on the Jazzland label.^[1]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

Scott Yanow stated in his review for Allmusic, "It would be 1973 before Jordan had another opportunity to be showcased in a quartet format, making this formerly rare set one of his best all-around recordings".^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Clifford Jordan except as indicated

1. "Bear Cat" - 4:56
2. "Dear Old Chicago" - 5:30
3. "How Deep Is the Ocean?" (Irving Berlin) - 4:58
4. "The Middle of the Block" - 4:59
5. "You Better Leave It Alone" - 5:57
6. "Malice Towards None" (Tom McIntosh) - 5:58
7. "Out-House" - 5:29

Personnel

• Clifford Jordan — tenor saxophone
• Cedar Walton - piano
• Teddy Smith - bass
• J. C. Moses - drums

References