These are My Roots: Clifford Jordan Plays Leadbelly is an album featuring jazz saxophonist Clifford Jordan performing tunes associated with Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter which was recorded in 1965 and released on the Atlantic label.[1]
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Studio album by Clifford Jordan | ||||
Released | 1965 | |||
Recorded | February 1 & 17, 1965 New York City | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 38:13 | |||
Label | Atlantic SD 1444 | |||
Producer | Donald Elfman | |||
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The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Allmusic site awarded the album 4 stars with the review by Scott Yanow stating, "Overall, this project is an unexpected success -- one would not have thought that Clifford Jordan and Leadbelly had that much in common!"[2]
All compositions are Traditional except as indicated
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Year(s) indicated are for the recording(s), not first release. | |
As leader or co-leader |
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As sideman with Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers |
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With Art Farmer (or where stated), Benny Golson & The Jazztet |
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With Eddie Harris |
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With Billy Higgins |
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With Milt Jackson |
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With Etta James |
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With Clifford Jordan |
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With Blue Mitchell |
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With Houston Person |
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With others |
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