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<i>Alto Madness</i>

Alto Madness

1957 studio album by Jackie McLean and John Jenkins

Alto Madness is an album by alto saxophonists Jackie McLean and John Jenkins recorded in 1957 and released on the Prestige label.[1] The rhythm section is pianist Wade Legge, bassist Doug Watkins and drummer Art Taylor.

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Reception

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In an AllMusic review by Scott Yanow, he stated: "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 where indicated.

  1. "Alto Madness" (Jackie McLean) – 11:48
  2. "Windy City" – 6:59
  3. "The Lady Is a Tramp" (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) – 6:49
  4. "Easy Living" (Ralph Rainger, Leo Robin) – 7:35
  5. "Pondering" – 6:15

Personnel

Production

References

  1. [1]
    Jackie McLean discography accessed January 31, 2013
  2. [2]
    Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, January 31, 2013
  3. [3]
    Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 136. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
  4. [4]
    Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 978. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
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