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Tenor for the Times

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Tenor for the Times
Studio album by
Released1981
RecordedApril 6 and July 1, 1981
StudioVan Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
GenreJazz
Length36:38
LabelMuse
MR 5250
ProducerBob Porter
Ricky Ford chronology
Flying Colors
(1980)
Tenor for the Times
(1981)
Interpretations
(1982)

Tenor for the Times is an album by saxophonist Ricky Ford which was recorded in 1981 and released on the Muse label.[1][2][3]

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[4]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide[5]

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated " Ford investigates seven of his diverse originals, really digging into the material. It's a good introduction to his talents".[4]

Track listing

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All compositions by Ricky Ford except where noted

  1. "This Our Love (Esse Nosso Amor)" – 7:30
  2. "Christmas Cheer" – 7:08
  3. "Hour Samba" – 7:29
  4. "Saxaceous Serenade" – 5:04
  5. "Portrait of Love" – 5:14
  6. "Orb" – 4:31
  7. "Arcadian Eclipse" – 5:14

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Muse LP series discography: 5250 to 5299 accessed September 27, 2017
  2. ^ Muse Records listing, accessed September 27, 2017
  3. ^ Jazzlists: Ricky Ford discography, accessed September 27, 2017
  4. ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Ricky Ford: Tenor for the Times – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved September 27, 2017.
  5. ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 78. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.