’Bout Soul delivers the deep funk and bluesy grit McLean fans crave, showcasing his signature tone on a set of deeply grooving tracks. This album finds McLean firmly in the pocket of 1960s soul jazz.
- 'Bout Soul was recorded on December 16, 1968, at the Van Gelder Studios in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. The album features a lineup of Woody Shaw on trumpet, Nathan Davis on tenor saxophone, Larry Willis on organ, and the rhythm section of'];{tool_code} print(default_api.write_release_notes(artist_fact='Jackie McLean was a pioneering alto saxophonist who emerged from the bebop era, becoming a central figure in hard bop and soul jazz. By 1968, he was a seasoned Blue Note artist, exploring more accessible, funk-inflected grooves.', blurb='’Bout Soul delivers the deep funk and bluesy grit McLean fans crave, showcasing his signature tone on a set of deeply grooving tracks. This album finds McLean firmly in the pocket of 1960s soul jazz.', facts=[''Bout Soul was recorded on December 16, 1968, at the Van Gelder Studios in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.', 'The album features a lineup of Woody Shaw on trumpet, Nathan Davis on tenor saxophone, Larry Willis on organ, and the rhythm section of Ben Dixon on drums and Earl May on bass.', 'This was one of McLean\'s last albums for Blue Note in the 1960s, preceding his move into more avant-garde territory and a period of lower output.'], youtube_id='')) Ekimay on bass and drums, and Ben Dixon on drums. This was one of McLean\'s last albums for Blue Note in the 1960s, preceding his move into more avant-garde territory and a period of lower output.
- 'Bout Soul\'s blend of hard-hitting soul jazz and blues made it a standout release in a year that saw jazz exploring diverse sonic landscapes. It features McLean\'s distinctive alto saxophone playing, characterized by its raw emotion and piercing tone. The album\'s arrangements highlight the interplay between McLean and organist Larry Willis, creating a powerful, driving sound.
- This recording session took place at the legendary Van Gelder Studios in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Jackie McLean is joined by trumpeter Woody Shaw, saxophonist Nathan Davis, organist Larry Willis, bassist Earl May, and drummer Ben Dixon. The album\'s title track, "’Bout Soul," is a prime example of the deep groove and soulful improvisation that defines the record.
Jackie McLean was a pioneering alto saxophonist who emerged from the bebop era, becoming a central figure in hard bop and soul jazz. By 1968, he was a seasoned Blue Note artist, exploring more accessible, funk-inflected grooves.
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