John McLean - Better Angels (2007)

Tracklist

01. Better Angels
02. Ready For The Water
03. Place Talk
04. Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me
05. Three Arcs Complete This Circle
06. Blackbird
07. Airmail Special
08. I'm Confessin' (That I Love You)

For his second recording as a leader, Chicago guitarist/composer John McLean and his group explore a broad aural pallette, adding voice and violin to his working quintet, as they explore a set of originals, pop standards such as the Beatles' Blackbird, and old standards, including a raucous, inventive take on Air Mail Special. Featuring vocalist Grazyna Auguscik and violinist Zach Brock. "...smokes with an authenticity that centers on exciting guitar leadership." -All About Jazz.

John McLean - guitars
Jim Gailloreto - saxophones
Grazyna Auguscik - vocals
Zach Brock - violin
Karl Montzka - organ
Larry Kohut - bass
Eric Montzka - drums

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