Starting Time is an album by jazz saxophonist Clifford Jordan which was recorded in 1961 and released on the Jazzland label.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Down Beat
Allmusic
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide

The Allmusic site awarded the album 3 stars. The review by Scott Yanow stated: "The music is straight-ahead, and although the tunes are pretty obscure, the solos and high musicianship uplift the music. Recommended to straight-ahead jazz collectors".

Track listing

All compositions by Clifford Jordan except as indicated

  1. "Sunrise in Mexico" (Kenny Dorham) - 5:58
  2. "Extempore" - 5:15
  3. "Down Through the Years" - 4:45
  4. "Quittin' Time" - 4:40
  5. "One Flight Down" (Cedar Walton) - 4:43
  6. "Windmill" (Dorham) - 3:52
  7. "Don't You Know I Care" (Duke Ellington, Mack David) - 4:55
  8. "Mosaic" (Walton) - 4:56

Personnel