Prestige captures McLean in a transitional phase, leading a unique septet that played arrangements and originals that hinted at the challenging music to come.
- Recorded in one session on November 19, 1956, the album features a unique septet instrumentation not typically heard in McLean’s discography.
- The album was the second of three LPs McLean released on the Prestige label in 1956, following "Let's Groove" and preceding "Smokin'."
- While not his most famous work, "4, 5 and 6" showcases McLean’s developing compositional voice and improvisational prowess.
Jackie McLean is a pioneering alto saxophonist from New York City, known for his distinctive, angular style and significant contributions to hard bop and avant-garde jazz. At the time of "4, 5 and 6," he was establishing himself as a prominent voice on the jazz scene, though his most influential work was yet to come.
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