Many regard this as the greatest album of Jackie McLean's career, and while there is a lot of competition for that honor, this is one of his most intriguing and satisfying works. McLean, Freddie Hubbard, and Kenny Drew all contribute tunes, and each is a unique and fascinating take of the blues. This album is a testament to infinite variety that this resilient music form has in the hands of true masters. This Rudy Van Gelder remaster has two alternate takes added to the original album.
Freddie Hubbard, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Pete La Roca, drums
Tracklist:
1. Bluesnik
2. Goin' 'Way Blues
3. Drew's Blues
4. Cool Green
5. Blues Function
6. Torchin'
7. Goin' 'Way Blues (Alternate Take)
8. Torchin' (Alternate Take)
Released 2009.