Jackie McLean : Destination Out! - 1LP

The innovative hard bop of Jackie McLean began to evolve and take on a harder edge as the early-1960s progressed. Inspired by Ornette Coleman, the alto saxophonist began to venture gradually into the realm of the avant-garde, but on his own terms, never fully relinquishing a grounding in a soulful sense swing and chordal structures.

With his 1963 album Destination… Out! he created a masterpiece of inside-out jazz with a unique quintet featuring Grachan Moncur III on trombone, Bobby Hutcherson on vibraphone, Larry Ridley on bass, and Roy Hayes on drums.

This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

Jackie McLean (alto sax);
Grachan Moncur III (trombone); Bobby Hutcherson (vibraphone);
Larry Ridley (bass); Roy Hayes (drums);

Destination Out by Jackie Mclean, released 21 January 2022

• • 1. Love and Hate
  • 2. Esoteric
  • 3. Kahlil the Prophet
  • 4. Riff Raff