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It is undeniable that American popular culture is currently infatuated with all things Black. This holds particularly true to African-American music and the vibrant community which exists around it. Mainstream media frequently presentus with stories about the current trendsetters of the Hip-Hop and R&B world, whether showcasing their impact on fashion and art or detailing their way of life and rise to fame. Unfortunately, the acceptance of African American culture oftenoverlooks the artists who have not only broken barriers through their work, but also continue to be unabashedly dedicated to their art while workingwith, and inspiring a new generation. One such artist is saxophonist Joe Ford. Two-time Grammy winner, Joe Ford, is one of Jazz music’s best kept secrets. Joe Ford can be heard on hundreds of songs all over the world.The following list is just a sample of his song list. 

Listen to a few of the albums Joe Ford has performed on:



 Tres 
Arranger 

Rhumba Para Buhaina Jerry Gonzalez and Fort Apache 
Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano) 

Trinity 
Sax (Soprano) 

Blue Voices: The Finest in Swingin' Jazz Ballads, Vol. 3 
Sax (Soprano) 

Ritmo Afro-Cubano 
Sax (Soprano) 

Quadropus 
Saxophone 

Sanctuary 
Saxophone, String Arrangements 

Face to Face 
Sax (Alto) 

We Do It Diff'rent 
Sax (Alto) 

Upright Citizen (Reissue) 
Sax (Soprano) 

Touched 
Sax (Alto) 

Man from Paradise 
Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano) 

Charles Fambrough Live at Zanzibar Blue 
Sax (Soprano) 

Bringing the Flame Home: From Havana to Africa 
Saxophone 

Black Sand 
Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano) 

The Spirits Speak 
Saxophone 

Calle 54 
Sax (Alto) 

Extended Family, Vol. 3: Family Values 
Sax (Soprano) 

Absolute Brass 
Sax (Alto) 

Blues for Bighead 
Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano), Soprano 

Mirage 
Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano) 

That Would Be Telling 
Sax (Alto) 

Power Samba Band 
Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano) 

Freebop Now! 
Sax (Soprano) 

Spirit Talk 
Sax (Soprano) 

Jazz Influence 
Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano) 

Strangers No More 
Sax (Soprano) 

Strait Ahead 
Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano) 

To the Ends of the Earth 
Sax (Soprano), Vocals 

Upright Citizen 
Sax (Soprano) 

Thank You, John! Our Tribute to John Coltrane 
Sax (Alto) 

Songbook 
Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano), Horn Arrangements, String Arrangements, Piano 

Windows, Vol. 1 
Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano) 

Windows, Vol. 2 
Sax (Soprano) 

Jerry Gonzalez & The Fort Apache Band 
Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano) 

Fire Dance 
Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano) 

First World 
Arranger, Sax (Alto) 

Steve Berrios & Son Bachéche and Then Some! 
Sax (Soprano)

 
Extended Family, Vol. 2: Thoughts of My Ancestors Personnel
Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano) 

Pensativo 
Arranger, Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano) 

Heavy Blue 
Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano) 

Crossroads 
Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano) 

I Want a Smile for Christmas 
Sax (Soprano) 

A Circle of Love 
Sax (Soprano) 

One with the Wind 
Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano) 

Journey 
Sax (Alto) 

New Standards 
Sax (Alto) 

47th Street 
Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano) 

Blues at Bradley's 
Sax (Soprano) 

Extended Family 
Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano), Flute 

Windows, Vol. 1 
Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano) 

Ronnie Burrage Shuttle 
Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano), Flute 

Delmark 40th Anniversary 
Jazz Sax (Alto) 

Windows, Vol. 2 
Sax (Soprano) 

Quest 
Sax (Soprano) 

The Turning Point 
Sax (Alto) 

Moliendo Cafe 
Saxophone, Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano), Flute 

The Jaz Life 
Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano) 

The Proper Angle 
Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano) 

Earthdance 
Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano) 

Night Out 
Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano) 

Uptown/Downtown 
Sax (Soprano), Flute 

Unspoken Words 
Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano), Flute 

Blasé 
Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano) 

It Couldn't Happen without You 
Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano) 

13th House 
Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano), Wind, Soloist, Flute, Reeds 

The Greeting 
Sax (Alto), Flute 

Inner Voices 
Sax (Alto) 

Four Times Four 
Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano), Flute

 

 

 

 

 

 








Joe Ford and the Jazz ensemble were 
among a selected group of Buffalo, NY 
Jazz musicians whose impact was 
tremendoud.










The MIRIMAX distributed film, 
CALLE 54 features musical
 performances by Andy Gonzalez, 
Dave Valentin, Milton Cardona, 
Steve Berrios and Joe Ford. 
There is also a soundtrack CD. 











Malachi Thompson and Joe Ford 
of Nasar Abadey's SUPERNOVA 
discuss last minute changes
 before a gig at the Carter
 Barron Amphitheater in 
Washington, D.C., July 2, 2000








Joe Ford performing at The Dakota.












Joe Ford live performance 
with Fort Apache in NYC.











Forte Apache














Joe Ford live with Forte Apache.













Joe Ford in Europe















Joe Ford circa 1980