Jackie McLean Quintet – Jackie’s Pal (1956) [APO Remaster 2013] [SACD / Analogue Productions – CPRJ 7068 SA]

Title: Jackie McLean Quintet – Jackie’s Pal (1956) [APO Remaster 2013]
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Here was Bill Hardman, who he introduced into a quintet with Mal Waldron (piano), Paul Chambers (bass) and Philly Joe Jones (drums). Hardman’s hot breaking tone sounds a bit less forceful than on his (soon-to-be) later work with The Messengers, but it was already identifiable…Chambers has some exciting bowed spots, Mal Waldron was a bit bland and while Jones’ drumming fills the role, it missed the push Art Taylor’s drumming seemed to invite so often with McLean.

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Tracklist:

01. Sweet Doll
02. Just For Marty
03. Dee’s Dilemma
04. Sublues
05. Steeplechase
06. It Could Happen To You

Personnel:

Jackie McLean – Alto Saxophone
Bill Hardman – Trumpet
Paul Chambers – Bass
Mal Waldron – Piano
Drums – “Philly” Joe Jones

Note:

Mastered for this reissue by Kevin Gray.

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