Tenor for the Times

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]

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)

Reception

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

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

References

  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. 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.
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