Capuchin Swing


Capuchin Swing is an album by American saxophonist Jackie McLean, recorded in 1960 and released on the Blue Note label. It features McLean in a quintet featuring trumpeter Blue Mitchell, pianist Walter [Bishop Jr.], bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Art Taylor. McLean and Mitchell do not play on “Don’t Blame Me”.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Stephen Cook stated: "One of McLean's more underrated albums from a plethora of Blue Note releases, 1960's Capuchin Swing finds the bebop alto saxophonist in fine form on a mix of covers and originals... Capuchin Swing makes for a great introduction to McLean's extensive catalog".

Track listing

  1. "Francisco" - 9:33
  2. "Just for Now" - 7:33
  3. "Don't [Blame Me (Dorothy Fields and Jimmy McHugh song)|Don't Blame Me]" - 4:24
  4. "Condition Blue" - 8:13
  5. "Capuchin Swing" - 6:10
  6. "On the Lion" - 4:44

Personnel