Vertigo (Jackie McLean album)


Vertigo is an album by American saxophonist Jackie McLean recorded in 1962 and 1963 but not released on the Blue Note label until 1980. The original 1980 release contained only the five tracks from 1963, while the later 2000 limited CD edition, released as part of the "Connoisseur Series", added six tracks from a 1962 session originally marked for release as Jackie McLean Quintet, first issued in 1978 as part of a double LP entitled Hipnosis.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars and stated that "the music ranges from catchy funk and hard bop to strong hints of the avant-garde". The JazzTimes review by Bill Shoemaker said: "McLean really doesn't stray far from the winning Blue Note formula of smartly constructed hard bop and blues on the date, which, given the groundswell stemming from One Step Beyond and Destination... Out! explains why the date was withheld."

Track listing

All compositions by Jackie McLean except where noted

Original 1980 LP

  1. "Marney" - 6:17
  2. "Dusty Foot" - 6:57
  3. "Formidable" - 6:16
  4. "Vertigo" - 8:20
  5. "Cheers" - 4:56
  6. "Yams" - 8:02
Recorded on May 2, 1959 and February 11, 1963.
Personnel
Tracks 1,2,4,5 & 6
Track 3
  1. "Marney" - 6:17
  2. "Dusty Foot" - 6:57
  3. "Vertigo" - 8:20
  4. "Cheers" - 4:56
  5. "Yams" - 8:02
  6. "The Three Minors" - 6:05
  7. "Blues in a Jiff" - 7:12
  8. "Blues for Jackie" - 7:53
  9. "Marilyn's Dilemma" - 5:03
  10. "Iddy Bitty" - 8:17
  11. "The Way I Feel" - 7:05
Recorded on June 14, 1962 and February 11, 1963.
Personnel
Tracks 1-5
Tracks 6-11