Demon's Dance captures alto saxophonist Jackie McLean at a creative high point in his storied Blue Note career, recorded in the legendary Van Gelder Studios in 1967 and featuring a dynamic lineup including trumpeter Woody Shaw. The album brims with a restless energy, launching with the structured bop of the title track and flowing through compositions by McLean, Shaw, and Cal Massey, each highlighting the band's powerful interplay and inventive solos.

This 2023 Blue Note Tone Poet Series release presents standouts like Shaw’s bossa-inflected “Sweet Love of Mine” and Massey’s “Message from Trane,” a swinging tribute to John Coltrane. With its compelling mix of churning hard bop and soulful lyricism, Demon's Dance is an essential listen for any jazz enthusiast or Jackie McLean fan eager to revisit a classic session from Blue Note’s golden era.

• Format: Vinyl
• Label: Blue Note
• Genre: Jazz
• Release Date: 10/06/2023
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TRACKS

A1. Demon's Dance
A2. Toyland
A3. Boo Ann's Grand
B1. Sweet Love Of Mine
B2. Floogeh
B3. Message From Trane