Jackie McLean - Swing Swang Swingin Let Freedom Ring
Review by Sandi Zajec
Jackie McLean's album Swing Swang Swingin Let Freedom Ring is a true masterpiece of jazz music. Released in 1959, the album showcases McLean's incredible talent as a saxophonist and composer.
The album features a stellar lineup of musicians, including Walter Bishop Jr. on piano, Jimmy Garrison on bass, and Art Taylor on drums. Together, they create a sound that is both energetic and nuanced, with each musician adding their own unique flair to the music.
One of the standout tracks on the album is the title track, "Swing Swang Swingin." The song is a fast-paced, swinging tune that showcases McLean's virtuosic saxophone playing. Another standout track is "Melonae's Dance," a bluesy ballad that is both soulful and beautiful.
Throughout the album, McLean's musicality and creativity shine through. He explores different styles and moods, from the upbeat swing of "What's New" to the hauntingly beautiful "I'll Keep Loving You."
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| I Love You | ||
| Stablemates | ||
| I Remember You | ||
| Melody For Melona | ||
| What's New? | ||
| Omega | ||
| I'll Take Romance | ||
| 116th And Lennox | ||
| I'll Keep Loving You | ||
| Let's Face The Music And Dance | ||
| René |
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Formats
- CD
- Compilation
- Reissue
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Alto Saxophone | Jackie McLean (tracks: 1-11) |
| Bass | Herbie Lewis (tracks: 8-11), Jimmy Garrison (tracks: 1-7) |
| Drums | Art Taylor (tracks: 1-7), Billy Higgins (tracks: 8-11) |
| Engineer | Rudy Van Gelder (tracks: 1-11) |
| Piano | Walter Bishop, Jr. (tracks: 1-7), Walter Davis Jr. (tracks: 8-11) |
| Producer | Alfred Lion (tracks: 1-11) |
Notes
- This release presents two superb quartet LPs by the great Jackie McLean: Swing, Swang, Swinging' (Blue Note BST84024, 1959), featuring Walter Bishop Jr. on piano, Jimmy Garrison on bass and Art Taylor on drums, and Let Freedom Ring (Blue Note BST84106, 1962), with backing by Walter Davis Jr. on piano, Herbie Lewis on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums. While the former album showcases McLean playing mostly standards (only one tune is an original by the saxophonist) in the traditional bebop style, the second LP consists of three original and one Bud Powell tune, and focuses on modal structures and on elements of the free jazz movement with was emerging at the time.
- Tracks 1-7: Swing, Swang, Swingin' recorded in Englewood Cliffs, New Yersey. October 20, 1959
- Tracks 8-11: Let Freedom Ring recorded in Englewood Cliffs, New Yersey. March 19, 1962
- TT: 76:23
- Stereo
- 24Bit Digitally Remastered
- Comes in classic jewel case
Barcodes
- Barcode: 8436542013987
- Matrix / Runout: 99073 WWW.MPO.ES 24-7-13/01 12014007 @
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 1324
About Jackie McLean
Real Name
- John Lenwood McLean
Name Vars
- J Maclean
- J McLean
- J. MacLean
- J. Mc Lean
- J. McClean
- J. McLean
- J. Mclean
- J.McLean
- Jack McLean
- Jackie Maclean
- Jackie Mc Lean
- Jackie McClean
- Jacky McLean
- MacLean
- Maclean
- Mc Lean
- McClean
- McLean
- Mclean
- P.Mc Leen
- R. McLean
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Aliases
- Ferris Bender
Summary by Sandi Zajec
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