Alto Madness
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| Released | 1957 | |||
| Recorded | May 3, 1957 | |||
| Studio | 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
| Review scores | |
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| 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 where noted.
- "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
- ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, January 31, 2013
- ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 136. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.