Jackie McLean - Vertigo (1963) [2012 BNLA Series 24-bit Remaster]

This 1980 recording released for the first time – "Formidable" from a 1959 session and five numbers from a 1963 McLean set. While "Formidable" has a strong quintet (with altoist Jackie McLean, trumpeter Donald Byrd, pianist Walter Davis, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Pete La Roca), the 1963 session has the recording debut of drummer Tony Williams along with strong contributions from Byrd, pianist Herbie Hancock (then also near the beginning of his career), and bassist Butch Warren. The latter unit sticks to group originals by Byrd, Hancock, and McLean, and the music ranges from catchy funk and hard bop to strong hints of the avant-garde.


Tracks:

01 - Marney
02 - Dusty Foot
03 - Formidable
04 - Vertigo
05 - Cheers
06 - Yams

Personnel:

Jackie McLean - alto saxophone
Donald Byrd - trumpet
Herbie Hancock - piano
Butch Warren - bass
Tony Williams - drums
Walter Davis Jr. - piano
Paul Chambers - bass
Pete LaRoca - drums