McLean, Jackie
A Fickle Sonance
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

1983 Japanese Stereo Pressing Without Obi. Jackie McLean's "A Fickle Sonance" is a phenomenal jazz album that demonstrates the saxophonist's virtuosity and ingenuity. Recorded in 1961, the album features McLean alongside several talented musicians, including trumpeter Tommy Turrentine and pianist Sonny Clark. The album's opening track, "Five Will Get You Ten" sets the tone for the rest of the record with its frenetic energy and intricate melodies. McLean's saxophone playing is particularly impressive on tracks like "Sundu" and "Enitnerrut" where he showcases his ability to improvise and create complex melodic lines. The album also features several original compositions by McLean, including the hauntingly beautiful "A Fickle Sonance." Overall, "A Fickle Sonance" is a brilliant album that showcases the talents of one of jazz's unheralded saxophonists. It's a certain addition for any fan of the genre.