Alto Madness
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| Studio album by Jackie McLean and John Jenkins | |||||
| Released | 1957 | ||||
| Recorded |
May 3, 1957 Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey | ||||
| Genre | Jazz | ||||
| Length | 39:26 | ||||
| Label |
Prestige PRLP 7114 | ||||
| Producer | Bob Weinstock | ||||
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Alto Madness is an album by saxophonists Jackie McLean and John Jenkins recorded in 1957 and released on the Prestige label.[1]
Reception
| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    [2] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [3] |
Scott Yanow of Allmusic reviewed the album, stating "McLean became much more individual within a few years, while Jenkins would fade from the scene altogether. This likable jam session features plenty of tradeoffs by the two altoists".[2]
Track listing
All compositions by John Jenkins except as indicated
- "Alto Madness" (Jackie McLean) - 11:48
- "Windy City" - 6:59
- "The Lady Is a Tramp" (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) - 6:49
- "Easy Living" (Ralph Rainger, Leo Robin) - 7:35
- "Pondering" - 6:15
Personnel
- Jackie McLean, John Jenkins - alto saxophone
- Wade Legge - piano
- Doug Watkins - bass
- Art Taylor - drums
Production
- Bob Weinstock - supervisor
- Rudy Van Gelder - engineer
References
- ↑ Jackie McLean discography accessed January 31, 2013
- 1 2 Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, January 31, 2013
- ↑ Swenson, J. (Editor) (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 136. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
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