Starting Time
# Starting Time

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

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Down Beat | |
| Allmusic | |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | |

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

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

## Personnel

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