| Four Play | ||||
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| Released | 1990 | |||
| Recorded | 1990 | |||
| Studio | Big Box 901 Studio, Tokyo, Japan | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 49:22 | |||
| Label | DIW DIW-836 | |||
| Producer | Kohei Kowakami and DIW | |||
| Clifford Jordan chronology | ||||
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Four Play is an album by saxophonist Clifford Jordan with bassist Richard Davis, pianist James Williams and drummer Ronnie Burrage which was recorded in Tokyo in 1990 and released on the Japanese DIW label. [1] [2] [3] [4]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [5] |
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated, "Although this CD is technically listed under all four musicians' names, Jordan is primarily the lead voice. His sound was always instantly recognizable and he seemed to be in a good mood for the date, judging by the many song quotes he throws into his solos" calling it "a good example of the hard bop mainstream of the early 1990s as played by some of its best practioners[sic]". [5]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Tokyo Road" | Clifford Jordan | 7:19 |
| 2. | "Japanese Dream" | Jordan | 11:38 |
| 3. | "I Mean You" | Thelonious Monk | 6:01 |
| 4. | "For My Nephews" | James Williams | 8:24 |
| 5. | "Hi-Fly" | Randy Weston | 10:14 |
| 6. | "Misako: Beautiful Shore" | Richard Davis | 6:24 |
| Total length: | 49:22 | ||
Clifford Laconia Jordan was an American jazz tenor saxophone player. While in Chicago, he performed with Max Roach, Sonny Stitt, and some rhythm and blues groups. He moved to New York City in 1957, after which he recorded three albums for Blue Note. He recorded with Horace Silver, J.J. Johnson, and Kenny Dorham, among others. He was part of the Charles Mingus Sextet, with Eric Dolphy, during its 1964 European tour.
My Way is the second album Lester Bowie recorded for the Japanese DIW label and the fifth album by his "Brass Fantasy" group. It was released in 1990 and features performances by Bowie, Gregory Williams, Frank Lacy, Steve Turre, E. J. Allen, Gerald Brezel, Earl Garner, Stanton Davis, Bob Stewart, Ken Crutchfield, Vinnie Johnson and Famoudou Don Moye.
Close to You Alone is an album by keyboardist and composer Stanley Cowell recorded in 1990 and first released on the Japanese DIW label.
New Horn in Town is the sole album led by trumpeter Richard Williams featuring performances recorded in late 1960 and originally released on the Candid label.
Dr. Chicago is an album by saxophonist Clifford Jordan which was recorded in 1984 and released on the Bee Hive label.
Roots, Branches & Dances is an album by pianist Ronnie Mathews which was recorded in 1978 and released on the Bee Hive label.
Legacy is an album by pianist Ronnie Mathews which was recorded in 1978 and released on the Bee Hive label.
Live at Ethell's is a live album by saxophonist Clifford Jordan which was recorded in Baltimore in 1987 and released on the Mapleshade label.
Play What You Feel is a live album by saxophonist Clifford Jordan's Big Band which was recorded in New York City in 1990 and released on the Mapleshade label in 1997.
Down Through the Years is a live album by saxophonist Clifford Jordan's Big Band that was recorded in New York City in 1991 and released on the Milestone label in 1992.
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.
Stepping Out is an album by pianist Red Garland, recorded in 1979 and released on the Galaxy label in 1981.
Getting Down to Business is an album by trumpeter Donald Byrd featuring performances recorded in 1989 and released on the Landmark label the following year.
In Touch is an album by James Blood Ulmer and George Adams' band Phalanx which was recorded in 1988 and released on the Japanese DIW label.
Heads Up is an album by American saxophonist David Newman recorded in New York City in 1986 and released on the Atlantic label.
The Charm is an album by drummer T. S. Monk which was recorded in 1995 and released on the Blue Note label.
Four in One is an album of Thelonious Monk's compositions performed by saxophonist Sonny Fortune which was recorded in 1994 and released on the Blue Note label.
A Better Understanding is an album by saxophonist Sonny Fortune which was recorded in 1995 and released on the Blue Note label.
Time Speaks, subtitled Dedicated to the Memory of Clifford Brown, is an album by saxophonist/composer Benny Golson that was recorded in 1982 and released on the Japanese Baystate label the following year. The album features trumpeters Freddie Hubbard and Woody Shaw performing tunes associated with, or inspired by, Clifford Brown and was reissued on the Dutch Timeless label in 1984.
Lonely City is an album by pianist Freddie Redd recorded in 1985 and released by the Uptown label in 1989.
