Clifford Jordan & The Magic Triangle

Personnel: Clifford Jordan (tenor saxophone, flute); Cedar Walton (piano); Sam Jones (bass); Billy Higgins (drums).
The first of three CDs featuring tenorman Clifford Jordan and his "Magic Triangle" (pianist Cedar Walton, bassist Sam Jones and drummer Billy Higgins) has fairly lengthy versions of "Pinocchio," "That Old Devil Moon," Walton's "The Maestro," and Jordan's "The Highest Mountain." Recorded live in Amsterdam, the musicians sound inspired by each other's presence, and there are many strong solos from Jordan and Walton. Well worth investigating. ~ Scott Yanow