Live at Montmartre (Jackie McLean album) explained

Live at Montmartre
Type:	Live album
Artist:	Jackie McLean Quartet
Cover:	Live at Montmartre (Jackie McLean album).jpg
Released:	1972
Recorded:	August 5, 1972
Venue:	Jazzhus Montmartre in Copenhagen, Denmark
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	61:19
Label:	SteepleChase SCS-1001
Producer:	Nils Winther
Prev Title:	Demon's Dance
Prev Year:	1970
Next Title:	Altissimo
Next Year:	1973

Live at Montmartre is an album by American saxophonist Jackie McLean recorded at the Jazzhus Montmartre in 1972 and released on the SteepleChase label.^{[1] [2]}

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars and stated "Although not as advanced as some of his Blue Note classics of the 1960s, McLean is in top form and quite explorative during these performances; his sound is certainly instantly recognizable".^[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Jackie McLean except where noted.

1. "Smile" (Charlie Chaplin) - 15:31
2. "Das Dat" - 16:37
3. "Parker's Mood" (Charlie Parker) - 19:21
4. "Confirmation" (Parker) - 9:30 Bonus track on CD reissue
5. "Closing" - 0:23

Personnel

• Jackie McLean – alto saxophone
• Kenny Drew – piano
• Bo Stief – bass
• Alex Riel – drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/jackie-mclean/catalog/#steeplechase-scs-1001 Jackie McLean discography
2. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Steeplechase_1000.htm SteepleChase Records discography
3. Yanow, S., [{{Allmusic|class=album|id=live-at-montmartre-mw0000647270|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic Review] accessed March 13, 2015