Inward Fire is an album by saxophonist Clifford Jordan which was recorded in New York City in 1977 and released on the Muse label.Clifford Jordan discography accessed April 11, 2014Fitzgerald, M., Clifford Jordan leader entry, accessed April 11, 2014
Reception
The Allmusic site rated the album with 4 stars.
DownBeat gave the release 4 stars. The review praised the album saying, "the skillful solo work and crisp rhythms by Louis Hayes, Richard Davis, and Azzedine Weston make this album well worth having".
Track listing All compositions by Clifford Jordan except as indicated "Inward Fire" - 6:40 "Abracadabra" - 6:41 "The Look" (Dizzy Reece) - 8:12 "Toy" - 6:08 "Buddy Bolden's Call" - 7:00 "Eat at Joe's" (Reece) - 9:25
Personnel Clifford Jordan - tenor saxophone, flute Dizzy Reece - trumpet Howard Johnson - tuba Pat Patrick - tenor saxophone, flute Muhal Richard Abrams - piano Jimmy Ponder - guitar Richard Davis - bass Louis Hayes, Grover Everette - drums Azzedine Weston - congas Donna Jewel Jordan (track 2), Joe Lee Wilson (track 5) - vocals
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