Alto Madness Explained

Alto Madness
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Jackie McLean and John Jenkins
Cover:	Alto Madness.jpg
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
Chronology:	Jackie McLean
Prev Title:	Strange Blues
Prev Year:	1957
Next Title:	Fat Jazz
Next Year:	1959

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.

Reception

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

All compositions by John Jenkins, except where indicated.

1. "Alto Madness" (Jackie McLean) – 11:48
2. "Windy City" – 6:59
3. "The Lady Is a Tramp" (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) – 6:49
4. "Easy Living" (Ralph Rainger, Leo Robin) – 7:35
5. "Pondering" – 6:15

Personnel

• Jackie McLean, John Jenkins – alto saxophone
• Wade Legge – piano
• Doug Watkins – bass
• Art Taylor – drums

Production

• Bob Weinstock – supervisor
• Rudy Van Gelder – engineer

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/jackie-mclean/catalog/#prestige-prlp-7114 Jackie McLean discography
2. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, January 31, 2013