McLean, Jackie – Jacknife

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New Vinyl Record – McLean, Jackie – Jacknife

Blue Note Tone Poet Edition

Jackie McLeans evocative 1965 albumJacknifecaptured the alto saxophonist in an envelope-pushing post-bop mode. The session featured two trumpetersLee MorganandCharles Tolliverwho are heard together to great effect on Morgans groovy Soft Blue, but otherwise take turns in the spotlight. McLean also assembled a deeply engaged rhythm section for the date featuring pianistLarry Willis, bassistLarry Ridley, and drummerJack DeJohnette. McLeans fiery sound ignites a wide range of material from the expansive modal explorations of Tollivers On The Nile to the churning rhythms of DeJohnettes Climax to McLeans own Blue Fable, which delivers a loping melody over shifting feels before settling into a deep pocketed swing for emphatic solos by McLean and Morgan.

A1 On The Nile
A2 Climax
B1 Soft Blue
B2 Jacknife
B3 Blue Fable