The 1960 Blue Note release captures the original cast of the jazz musical "The Connection" in a studio session that stands as a seminal work of 1950s jazz.
- The album was recorded on November 12, 1959, at the Van Gelder Studios in Hackensack, New Jersey.
- It features Jackie McLean on alto saxophone, Michael Mattos on bass, and Larry Ritchie on drums, alongside Redd on piano.
- The album reached number 21 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart.
Freddie Redd was a jazz composer and pianist known for his work in hard bop and cool jazz. He is best known for his score for "The Connection," a 1959 play.
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