In the World is an album by jazz saxophonist Clifford Jordan which was recorded in 1969 and released on the Strata-East label in 1972.[1] The album was rereleased on CD as part of The Complete Clifford Jordan Strata-East Sessions by Mosaic Records in 2013.[2]

In the World
Studio album by Clifford Jordan
Released	1972
Recorded	Spring 1969 Town Sound Studios, Englewood, NJ
Genre	Jazz
Length	40:11
Label	Strata-East SES-19721
Producer	Clifford Jordan
Clifford Jordan chronology
Soul Fountain (1966) In the World (1972) Glass Bead Games (1973)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[3]

The Allmusic review by Ken Dryden stated: "Whether at the helm of a record date or as a sideman, Clifford Jordan was known for giving his all. These studio recordings were originally made for Strata East, a label known for its adventurous spirit".[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Clifford Jordan

1. "Vienna" - 17:10
2. "Doug's Prelude" - 4:47
3. "Ouagoudougou" - 11:00
4. "872" - 7:14

Personnel

• Clifford Jordan — tenor saxophone
• Don Cherry - cornet (tracks 1 & 2)
• Kenny Dorham - trumpet (tracks 3 & 4)
• Julian Priester - trombone
• Wynton Kelly - piano
• Richard Davis - cello, bass
• Wilbur Ware - bass (tracks 1 & 3)
• Ed Blackwell (tracks 3 & 4), Roy Haynes (tracks 3 & 4), Albert Heath (tracks 1 & 2) - drums

References