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Contents: Four albums by legendary saxophonist Clifford Jordan, recorded in the late 1990s for Maple Shade Records, a label known for its high-quality sound, are being reissued on CD and released on vinyl for the first time in new specifications! These are rare recordings from the late 1980s to 1990, made at the home and studio of Pierre Spray, founder and engineer of Maple Shade Records! These are precious jam sessions recording the great jazz legend in a very relaxed performance, including improvisations, with close musicians such as Julian Priester and Larry Willis! Featuring Gershwin's "Embraceable You" (M1), Mal Waldron's "Soul Eyes" (M5), and the original "Jug's Groove" (M4), dedicated to legendary Chicago saxophonist Gene Ammons, these albums are centered around slow blues and ballads?a collection of exquisite sounds! World premiere on vinyl! Media Reviews and More: These are rare recordings from Clifford Jordan's final years, recorded from the late 1980s to 1990 at the home and studio of Pierre Spray, founder and engineer of Maple Shade Records! A precious jam session recording of the great jazz legend performing in a very relaxed manner, including improvisation, with close musicians such as Julian Priester and Larry Willis! Featuring Gershwin's "Embraceable You" (M1), Mal Waldron's "Soul Eyes" (M5), and an original composition "Jug's Groove" (M4) dedicated to legendary Chicago saxophonist Gene Ammons, this is a collection of exquisite sounds centered on slow blues and ballads! World premiere on vinyl! (C)RS
