In the World

In the World
Studio album by Clifford Jordan
Released	1972
Recorded	Spring 1969 Town Sound Studios, Englewood, NJ
Genre	Jazz
Length	40:11
Label	Strata-East SES-19721
Producer	Clifford Jordan
Clifford Jordan chronology
Soul Fountain (1966) In the World (1969) Glass Bead Games (1973)

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 in 2013^[2]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[3]

The Allmusic site awarded the album 4½ stars with the review by Ken Dryden stating, "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 These studio recordings were originally made for Strata East, a label known for its adventurous spirit".^[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Clifford Jordan

1. "Vienna" - 17:10
2. "Doug's Prelude" - 4:47
3. "Ouagoudougou" - 11:00
4. "872" - 7:14

Personnel

• Clifford Jordan — tenor saxophone
• Don Cherry - cornet (tracks 1 & 2)
• 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