Jackie McLean: Jacknife (Tone Poet Vinyl) (180g) (LP)

The album "Jacknife" is one of the overlooked gems in the extensive Blue Note discography of alto saxophonist Jackie McLean. He recorded it in 1965 with a band of young but consistently top-class musicians. As a musical mentor, McLean gave his accompanists - including drummer Jack DeJohnette at his first recording session! - to contribute their own compositions to the repertoire. The album, which was not released by Blue Note until ten years later, was correspondingly fresh and versatile. Blue Note Tone Poet Edition: Stereo, produced by Joe Harley, completely analog remastered by Kevin Gray from the original tapes, RTI pressing (180g), sturdy tip-on gatefold sleeve, padded inner sleeve