The exhilarating energy and sensuality of fast-paced hard bop.
Jackie McLean's sharp-toned alto saxophone digs into the depths of the blues.
As the title "Bluesnik" suggests, the entire album features powerful and energetic performances based on the blues form. His signature slightly off-key, tense tone stirs the listener's instincts and allows them to experience the dynamism of the music. The seamless interplay with the robust rhythm section is also superb, making this an album that symbolizes the golden age of jazz.
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Bluesnik
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Goin' 'Way Blues
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Drew's Blues
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Cool Green
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Blues Function
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Torchin'
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Trumpet - Freddie Hubbard
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Alto Saxophone [Alto Sax] - Jackie McLean
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Piano - Kenny Drew
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Recorded By [Recording By] - Rudy Van Gelder
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Bass - Doug Watkins
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Photography By [Cover Photo By], Cover [Cover Photo By] - Francis Wolff
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Mastered By [LP Mastering] - Kevin Gray
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Lacquer Cut By - KPG
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Drums - Pete La Roca
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Liner Notes - Ira Gitler
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Cover [Cover Design By], Design [Cover Design By] - Reid Miles
