Strange Blues

Strange Blues
Studio album by Jackie McLean
Released 1957
Recorded February 15, July 12 and August 30, 1957
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey
Genre Jazz
Length 37:15
Label Prestige
PR 7500
Producer Don Schlitten
Jackie McLean chronology
A Long Drink of the Blues
(1957)
Strange Blues
(1957)
Alto Madness
(1957)

Strange Blues is an album by American saxophonist Jackie McLean recorded in 1957 and released on the Prestige label.[1]

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars calling it "A generally strong set chiefly recommended to Jackie McLean completists".[2]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[2]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Jackie McLean except as indicated

  1. "Strange Blues" - 7:32
  2. "Millie's Pad" (Webster Young) - 11:15
  3. "What's New?" (Johnny Burke, Bob Haggart) - 6:35
  4. "Disciples Love Affair" (Ray Draper) - 6:49
  5. "Not So Strange Blues" - 4:49

Personnel

References

  1. Jackie McLean discography accessed July 26, 2013
  2. 1 2 Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed July 26, 2013
  3. Swenson, J. (Editor) (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 136. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
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