Montmartre Summit 1973

by Jackie McLean, Dexter Gordon

Overview

Alto saxophonist Jackie McLean and tenorist Dexter Gordon join forces for this live recording at the Montmartre Jazzhus in Copenhagen, taped over two nights in 1973. They're well accompanied by the Kenny Drew Trio (with Drew on piano, Niels Pedersen on bass and drummer Alex Riel). The chemistry between McLean and Gordon is obvious, as they are both at the top of their game and very comfortable taking extended solos, with most of the performances exceeding ten minutes and several approaching 20 minutes in length. Highlights include the two treatments of Ferde Grofe's popular "'On the Trail," (marked by Gordon's humorous quotes and McLean's inventive solos), along with Charlie Parker's rarely heard "Another Hair-Do." Originally issued on two separate Steeplechase LPs (The Source and The Meeting), this two-CD set is a memorable part of the discographies of both Jackie McLean and Dexter Gordon. ~ Ken Dryden

Product Details

Release Date:	09/19/1995
Label:	Steeplechase
UPC:	0716043700127
Rank:	179670

Tracks

Disc 1

1. Introduction by Jackie McLean
2. All Clean
3. Rue de la Harpe
4. Callin'
5. Sunset
6. On the Trail

Disc 2

7. Half Nelson
8. I Can't Get Started
9. On the Trail
10. Closing
11. Another Hair-Do
12. Dexter Digs In
13. Closing

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Jackie McLean   Primary Artist,Sax (Alto)
Dexter Gordon   Primary Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen   Guest Artist,Bass
Alex Riel   Guest Artist,Drums
Kenny Drew   Guest Artist,Piano
Kenny Drew, Jr.   Piano

Technical Credits

Sahib Shihab   Composer
Miles Davis   Composer
Nils Winther   Photography,Producer,Engineer
Charlie Parker   Composer
Dexter Gordon   Performer,Composer
Ira Gershwin   Composer
Jackie McLean   Composer
Chris Sheridan   Liner Notes
Vernon Duke   Composer
Kenny Drew   Composer
Ferde Grofe   Composer