Jackie's Bag
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Jackie McLean is a hard bop saxophonist whose career spans from 1950s bebop through decades of uncompromising jazz exploration. Jackie's Bag, released in 2003, showcases his soulful, bluesy alto saxophone approach. McLean's tone is immediately recognizable—warm, vocal-like, and deeply soulful with underlying intensity. Hard bop blends bebop's harmonic sophistication with soul and blues, creating jazz that's intellectually complex yet emotionally direct. McLean's solos breathe with conviction and his phrasing is impeccable. For jazz newcomers, this is accessible without being simplistic; for collectors, McLean's inventiveness and authenticity are endlessly engaging. A statement of what hard bop was at its best—soulful, swinging, and genuinely human.
Item Details+
| Genre | Jazz |
| Style | Hard Bop |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Description | NM copy all around. |
| Label | Blue Note |
| Year | 2003 |
| Country | Europe |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
1. Quadrangle 4:42
2. Blues Inn 9:05
3. Fidel 7:08
4. Appointment In Ghana 6:57
5. A Ballad For Doll 3:16
6. Isle Of Java 7:27
7. Street Singer 10:15
8. Melonae's Dance 6:46
9. Medina 6:44
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