McLean's 1996 album "New and Old Gospel" sees the alto saxophonist returning to a theme he first explored on his 1967 Blue Note release of the same name. This later-era recording features a septet including veteran musicians and younger players.
- The album was recorded in Englewood, New Jersey, in January 1996.
- It features alto saxophonist Jackie McLean, his son, drummer Donald McLean, and trumpeter Eddie Henderson.
- "New and Old Gospel" reached number 11 on the Billboard Top Jazz Albums chart.
Jackie McLean was a towering figure in post-bop jazz, a saxophonist whose distinctive, often jagged tone was instantly recognizable. In 1996, McLean was revisiting his gospel roots, a theme he had explored earlier in his career.
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