Jackie McLean – Demon’s Dance [Tone Poet 180g Audiophile LP]

Description

Alto saxophonist Jackie McLean closed out the 1960s with Demon’s Dance, a dynamic session that blends post-bop drive with the emerging sounds of the next decade. Originally recorded in 1967 and released in 1970, the album finds McLean pushing forward alongside a stellar lineup. This reissue is part of the acclaimed Blue Note Tone Poet Series, pressed on 180-gram audiophile vinyl and presented in a gatefold jacket.

The quintet features McLean joined by Woody Shaw on trumpet, LaMont Johnson on piano, Scott Holt on bass, and Jack DeJohnette on drums. Highlights include the fiery title track “Demons Dance,” the lyrical “Sweet Love of Mine,” and the intricate “Toyland.” The album balances intensity and swing, capturing a moment when McLean was charting adventurous new ground in his music.

With mastering supervised by Joe Harley and Kevin Gray, this Tone Poet edition delivers exceptional clarity and presence, allowing the interplay of McLean and Shaw to shine. The heavyweight pressing and deluxe gatefold packaging uphold the high standards of the series, making this an essential addition for Blue Note collectors and modern jazz listeners alike.

• Format: 180g Audiophile Vinyl LP
• Standout tracks: “Demons Dance,” “Sweet Love of Mine,” “Toyland”
• Pressing details: Blue Note Tone Poet Series, 180g vinyl, gatefold jacket, mastered by Kevin Gray
• Genre/style: Post-Bop, Hard Bop, Modern Jazz
• UPC: 602438963348

Demon’s Dance represents Jackie McLean’s forward-looking artistry, presented here in one of Blue Note’s finest reissue formats for serious jazz fans.

* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

1. Demon’s Dance
2. Toyland
3. Boo Ann’s Grand

Side B:

1. Sweet Love Of Mine
2. Floogeh
3. Message From Trane