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 Ricky Ford
Released	1981
Recorded	April 6 and July 1, 1981
Studio	Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Genre	Jazz
Length	36:38
Label	Muse MR 5250
Producer	Bob Porter
Ricky Ford chronology
Flying Colors (1980) Tenor for the Times (1981) Interpretations (1982)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
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

• Ricky Ford - tenor saxophone
• Jack Walrath – trumpet (track 2)
• Albert Dailey – piano
• Rufus Reid – bass
• Jimmy Cobb – drums