{"product_id":"jackie-mclean-bluesnik-bntjm-vinyl-lp-record-vg","title":"Jackie McLean – Bluesnik (BNTJM) – Vinyl LP Record (VG+)","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"group\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecord -VG+ \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover - G+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"35\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"35\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eJackie McLean – Bluesnik\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"372\" data-start=\"37\"\u003eA hard-bop essential from alto saxophonist Jackie McLean, \u003cem data-end=\"105\" data-start=\"95\"\u003eBluesnik\u003c\/em\u003e captures him in prime early-60s form on Blue Note. Backed by an exceptional lineup—Freddie Hubbard (trumpet), Kenny Drew (piano), Doug Watkins (bass) and Pete La Roca (drums)—this session blends blues-rooted structures with McLean’s sharp, slightly biting alto tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"685\" data-start=\"374\"\u003eThe album leans deeply into blues feeling while maintaining sophisticated post-bop phrasing and tight ensemble interplay. Hubbard’s trumpet work adds fire and contrast, while Kenny Drew’s piano provides lyrical balance throughout. This is one of McLean’s more accessible yet musically rich Blue Note recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"778\" data-start=\"687\"\u003eA cornerstone title for collectors of classic Blue Note hard bop and early-60s modern jazz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"814\" data-start=\"780\"\u003eGenre: Jazz \/ Hard Bop \/ Blue Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"830\" data-start=\"816\"\u003eTrack Listing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"842\" data-start=\"832\"\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-end=\"895\" data-start=\"843\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"856\" data-start=\"843\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"856\" data-start=\"846\"\u003eBluesnik\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"877\" data-start=\"857\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"877\" data-start=\"860\"\u003eGoin’ Way Blues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"895\" data-start=\"878\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"895\" data-start=\"881\"\u003eDrew’s Blues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"907\" data-start=\"897\"\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-end=\"957\" data-start=\"908\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"923\" data-start=\"908\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"923\" data-start=\"911\"\u003eCool Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"943\" data-start=\"924\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"943\" data-start=\"927\"\u003eBlues Function\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"957\" data-start=\"944\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"957\" data-start=\"947\"\u003eTorchín’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Note catalogue number BNTJ (M) 84067 (SA pressing). Strong collector interest in original and early Blue Note pressings, particularly McLean titles featuring Freddie Hubbard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"216\" data-start=\"188\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"216\" data-start=\"192\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"230\" data-start=\"218\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1334\" data-start=\"1325\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47509287338205,"sku":null,"price":990.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/1633\/files\/20250611_114500_57d16f5c-7bd2-4131-b81b-d4bdc7320d49.jpg?v=1772112240","url":"https:\/\/www.cplanaudio.co.za\/products\/jackie-mclean-bluesnik-bntjm-vinyl-lp-record-vg","provider":"C-Plan Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}