Starting Time

Starting Time is an album by jazz saxophonist Clifford Jordan which was recorded in 1961 and released on the Jazzland label.

Reception

The Allmusic site awarded the album 3 stars. The review by Scott Yanow stated: "The music is straight-ahead, and although the tunes are pretty obscure, the solos and high musicianship uplift the music. Recommended to straight-ahead jazz collectors".

Track listing

All compositions by Clifford Jordan except as indicated

1. "Sunrise in Mexico" (Kenny Dorham) - 5:58
2. "Extempore" - 5:15
3. "Down Through the Years" - 4:45
4. "Quittin' Time" - 4:40
5. "One Flight Down" (Cedar Walton) - 4:43
6. "Windmill" (Dorham) - 3:52
7. "Don't You Know I Care" (Duke Ellington, Mack David) - 4:55
8. "Mosaic" (Walton) - 4:56

Personnel

• Clifford Jordan - tenor saxophone
• Kenny Dorham - trumpet
• Cedar Walton - piano
• Wilbur Ware - bass
• Albert Heath - drums

References