Clifford Jordan, John Gilmore – Blowing In From Chicago (E/VG+) – LP, US 1994

Blowing In From Chicago is an LP by John Gilmore, Clifford Jordan from 1994 released on the Blue Note label.

About this album

Blowing In From Chicago is a taut hard bop set that captures Clifford Jordan and John Gilmore in full command of the blowing-date format. Recorded in 1957, the album pairs two distinctive tenor voices with a lean, driving rhythm section and a repertoire that balances originals such as Status Quo and Bo-Till with a sharp reading of Billie’s Bounce. Its appeal lies in the interplay: Jordan’s earthy, fluent phrasing and Gilmore’s more wiry, searching tone make the session feel both competitive and deeply conversational. Widely regarded as a standout from the Chicago hard bop era, it remains a vital document of modern jazz momentum and individuality.

Genre: Jazz

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