description Destination... Out! – Jackie McLean Overview
Jackie McLean's "Destination...Out!" (1960) is a significant jazz album exploring avant-garde and free-jazz concepts. Featuring Ron Carter on bass and Heath Morrison on drums, it demonstrates McLean’s innovative alto saxophone playing and compositions. The recording showcases a dynamic ensemble sound pushing boundaries within the context of 1960s hard bop. This album is relevant for listeners interested in experimental jazz, particularly those drawn to McLean's unique style and explorations of improvisation.
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Is Destination... Out! led by Jackie McLean or by a trumpeter?
Destination... Out! is led by alto saxophonist Jackie McLean, not a trumpeter. It was recorded for Blue Note at Van Gelder Studio on September 20, 1963.
Who is in the band on Destination... Out!?
The band is Jackie McLean on alto saxophone, Grachan Moncur III on trombone, Bobby Hutcherson on vibes, Larry Ridley on bass, and Roy Haynes on drums. The lack of piano gives the music a more open, suspended sound.
How does Destination... Out! fit with One Step Beyond?
It follows the direction McLean explored on One Step Beyond, using Bobby Hutcherson's vibraphone and Grachan Moncur III's writing to push hard bop toward the avant-garde. Blue Note released Destination... Out! in 1964.
Which tracks define Destination... Out!?
Important tracks include Moncur's Love and Hate and Esoteric, plus McLean's Kahlil the Prophet. The album has only four main pieces, so each tune has room for a strong mood and extended soloing.
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