Presenting... Jackie McLean


Presenting... Jackie McLean, also referred to as The New Tradition and Jackie McLean Quintet, is the debut album by American alto saxophonist Jackie McLean, which was recorded in 1955, becoming the first LP released by the Ad Lib label before being reissued on the Jubilee label in 1958. It features McLean in a quintet with trumpeter Donald Byrd, pianist Mal Waldron, bassist Doug Watkins and drummer Ron Tucker.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Thom Jurek said: "A standard late bebop and early hard bop date, the album is most notable for its two McLean originals". Reviewing a CD reissue Alex Henderson said "Although far from essential, The New Tradition is a decent bop outing that will appeal to collectors, historians, and hardcore fans".

Track listing

All compositions by Jackie McLean, except where indicated.
  1. "It's You or No One" – 6:51
  2. "Blue Doll" – 7:00
  3. "Little Melonae" – 6:27
  4. "The Way You Look Tonight" – 6:30
  5. "Mood Malody" – 6:53
  6. "Lover Man" – 6:37

Personnel