Jackie McLean - Capuchin Swing (Hybrid SACD)
Jackie McLean, alto saxophone [click here to see more vinyl featuring Jackie McLean]
Blue Mitchell, trumpet
Walter Bishop, Jr., piano
Art Taylor, drums [Click here to see more vinyl featuring Art Taylor]
Paul Chambers, bass [click here to see more vinyl featuring Paul Chambers]
1 Hybrid SACD
Original analog Master tape : YES
Stereo
Studio
Label : Analogue Productions
Original Label : Blue Note
Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Remastered by Kevin Gray & Steve Hoffman at AcousTech
Originally released in 1960
Reissued in 2008
Tracks :
- Francisco
- Just For Now
- Don't Blame Me
- Condition Blue
- Capuchin Swing
- On The Lion
Reviews :
"One of Jackie McLean's more underrated albums from a plethora of Blue Note releases, 1960's Capuchin Swing finds the bebop alto saxophonist in fine form on a mix of covers and originals. While his future fascination with Ornette Coleman's free-form innovations can be sensed in some of the solos here, the majority of the album is in a classic hard bop vein. Like contemporaries Hank Mobley, Sonny Clark, and Lee Morgan, though, McLean doesn't just churn out pat jam-session fare, but comes up with consistently provocative charts and solos. Eschewing ballads, McLean focuses on mid- to fast-tempo swingers and blues. Standouts include originals like "Francisco" and "Condition Blue" and choice renditions of "Just for Now" and "Don't Blame Me." McLean enlists a sparkling lineup of hard bop stars, including trumpeter Blue Mitchell, pianist Walter Bishop, Jr., bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Art Taylor. Mitchell particularly impresses, matching many of McLean's own inspired flights with his supple and progressive playing. Along with other fine Blue Note titles like Jackie's Bag and Bluesnik, Capuchin Swing makes for a great introduction to McLean's extensive catalog." AllMusic Review by Stephen Cook
Rating:
AllMusic 4.5/5 , Discogs 4.44 / 5