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Alto Madness 1957

hard bop, jazz 39 min 5 tracks Prestige

Alto Madness is an album by alto saxophonists Jackie McLean and John Jenkins, recorded in 1957 and released on the Prestige label. The rhythm section is pianist Wade Legge, bassist Doug Watkins and drummer Art Taylor.

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Spare, grave, classical in form and intimate.

sparerichly built
gravecomic
classical in formformally daring
intimate

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Tracks

A1Alto Madness11:46
A2Windy City7:00
B1The Lady Is a Tramp6:48
B2Easy Living7:35
B3Pondering6:13

5 tracks, 39 minutes.

About the album

Artist: Jackie McLean, John Jenkins
Label: Prestige
Released: 1957
Type: Album
Format: 12" Vinyl
Country: US

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