Alto saxophonist Jackie McLean's memorable debut as a leader.
This is an important work that shows that the young McLean had already begun to establish his own unique style while inheriting the bebop spirit directly from Charlie Parker.
McLean's alto is impressive with its sharp, cutting phrasing and emotional expression rooted in the blues, already giving a glimpse of his later hard bop and modal period.
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6 TRACKS:
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1)
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It's You Or No One
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2)
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Blue Doll
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3)
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Little Melonae
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4)
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The Way You Look Tonight
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5)
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Mood Malody
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6)
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Lover Man
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Trumpet - Don Byrd
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Alto Saxophone - Jackie McLean
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Engineer [Recording] - Rudy Van Gelder
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Bass - Douglas Watkins
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Piano - Mal Waldron
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Drums - Ronald Tucker
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Artwork [Cover] - Parboo Singh
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Liner Notes - Charlie Mack (2)
