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, he stated: "McLean became much more individual within a few years, while Jenkins would fade from the scene altogether. This likable jam session features plenty of tradeoffs by the two altoists".Yanow, S
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Track listing

''All compositions by John Jenkins, except where indicated.'' # "Alto Madness" (Jackie McLean) – 11:48 # "Windy City" – 6:59 # " The Lady Is a Tramp" (

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) – 6:49 # " Easy Living" ( Ralph Rainger, Leo Robin) – 7:35 # "Pondering" – 6:15

Personnel

* Jackie McLean, John Jenkins –

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– piano * Doug Watkins –

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Production

*Bob Weinstock – supervisor * Rudy Van Gelder – engineer

References

{{Authority control Jackie McLean albums John Jenkins (jazz musician) albums 1957 albums Prestige Records albums Albums produced by Bob Weinstock Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio