The Mellow Side of Clifford Jordan
# The Mellow Side of Clifford Jordan

The Mellow Side of Clifford Jordan is an album by saxophonist Clifford Jordan which was recorded between 1989 and 1991 and released on the Mapleshade label in 1997.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow observed: "Although not completely flawless, the music is quite rewarding overall and displays the flexibility and creativity of the late great Clifford Jordan".

## Personnel

* Clifford Jordan – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone
* Kenny Reed – trumpet (track 3)
* Julian Priester – trombone (track 6)
* Carter Jefferson – tenor saxophone (tracks 2 & 6)
* Fred Cook – baritone saxophone (track 6)
* Chris Anderson (track 7), Larry Willis (track 3) – piano
* Mike LeDonne – B3 organ (track 1)
* Rudy Turner – electric guitar (track 4)
* Edson Machado – drums (track 1)
* Nasser Abadey – percussion (tracks 2 & 6)
