Jackie McLean – Plight from “Action”

Jackie McLean – Hootnan from “Action”

From “Action” : 1964 : Blue Note BLP 4218

A great album from a period when it seemed Jackie McLean could do no wrong, “Action” is full of exciting and challenging music.  McLean is joined by Charles Tolliver (who was one of his main collaborators at this time) and Bobby Hutcherson’s righteous vibe playing is featured prominently throughout the record.  Plight is a classic written by Tolliver and the Mclean composition Hootnan would probably be considered the most in line with the classic Blue Note sound as it best known, while still fitting in with the adventurous sound of the album as a whole.

Players:
Jackie McLean – Alto Sax
Charles Tolliver – Trumpet
Bobby Hutcherson – Vibes
Cecil McBee – Bass
Billy Higgins – Drums