This 1962 album features McLean in a fiery quartet, navigating complex lines with his characteristic intensity.
- The album was recorded on March 21, 1962, at the Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
- It was released later that year on the iconic Blue Note Records label.
- The session features a quartet with pianist Bobby Timmons, bassist LaVern Baker, and drummer Roy Haynes.
Jackie McLean was a pioneering alto saxophonist from New York City, known for his blistering speed and challenging improvisations in the hard bop and post-bop idioms. By 1962, McLean was a respected figure on the jazz scene, having already released a string of influential albums for the Blue Note label.
Tracklist
