An intimate glimpse at the Chicago tenor sax giant at the height of his earthy, blues-steeped sound. These historic duo and trio sessions were recorded at Mapleshade Studio during 1989 and 1990. They feature Clifford jamming with his closest musical friends, including Julian Priester, Larry Willis, Chris Anderson and Carter Jefferson. A warm mixture of instruments including trumpet, trombone, guitar and piano. Includes memorable, quiet renditions of “Soul Eyes,” “Embraceable You,” “Daydream” and “Trees”. And this is Fi Magazine’s Best Sounding Jazz Disc of 1998.
1. Embraceable You
2. CJ's Riff
3. Trees
4. Jug's Groove
5. Soul Eyes
6. Five 'n' Free
7. Daydream
