Alto Madness

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Alto Madness
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Studio album by
Released1957
RecordedMay 3, 1957
Studio Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey
Genre Jazz
Length39:26
Label Prestige
PRLP 7114
Producer Bob Weinstock
Jackie McLean chronology
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(1957)
Alto Madness
(1957)
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(1959)
John Jenkins chronology
Alto Madness
(1957)
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(1957)

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

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