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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| 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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Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    [2] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [3] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [4] |
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
editAll compositions by John Jenkins, except where indicated.
- "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
edit- Jackie McLean, John Jenkins – alto saxophone
- Wade Legge – piano
- Doug Watkins – bass
- Art Taylor – drums
Production
edit- Bob Weinstock – supervisor
- Rudy Van Gelder – engineer
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 978. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.