Jackie McLean's 1957 debut for the independent Record Vault label, featuring a septet of rising stars.
- The album was recorded on April 21, 1957, at the old Van Gelder Studio in Hackensack, New Jersey.
- The session featured an all-star lineup including Lee Morgan on trumpet and a young, pre-fame Bill Evans on piano.
- This was McLean's first recording as a leader for the short-lived Record Vault label, which folded shortly after its release.
Jackie McLean was a pioneering alto saxophonist in the hard bop and post-bop jazz scenes. He was known for his angular melodies and intense improvisational style.
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