Clifford Laconia Jordan (September 2, 1931,
Chicago – March 27, 1993,
Manhattan) was a
jazz tenor saxophone player. While in Chicago, he performed with
Max Roach,
Sonny Stitt, and some
rhythm and blues groups. He moved to New York City in 1957, after which he recorded three albums for
Blue Note. He also recorded with
Horace Silver,
J.J. Johnson, and
Kenny Dorham, among others. He was part of the
Charles Mingus Sextet, with
Eric Dolphy, during its 1964 European tour. Jordan toured Africa with
Randy Weston, and performed in
Paris while living in
Belgium. In later years, he led his own groups, performed with
Cedar Walton's quartet Eastern Rebellion, and led a big band.