To my ears, Jackie McLean had his own "Voice" back in the 50's . I first became a serious fan with Jackie's first album as leader on the Ad Lib label, and his sideman playing on "George Wallington Quintet - Live at Cafe Bohemia'. Both were recorded in 1955.  I purchased both when they were first released on LP. Those two LPs infected me with a life long affection for the playing of Jackie McLean.

Last night at Solar Myth in Philly  Sun of Goldfinger  Tim Berne, David Torn & Ches Smith 59 minute piece with 18 minute coda Last Tuesday reprise of the Berne band with Aliya Ultan on cello, Greg Belisle-Chi on guitar, Trevor Dunn on contrabass & Ches on drums even better than the gig two weeks prior. Astounding. incredible. 53-54 minute piece with 15-16 minute piece. as good as Sun of Goldfinger was last night, the 5 piece is on another level.  both gigs, the shorter pieces raised the level which is very hard to do. All improvised with no filler both nights.

Featuring Kenny Barron on Piano

Mendelssohn - String Quartet Vol.2 - Quartet in E Flat - Aurora Quartet Mendelssohn - String Quartet Vol.3 - Quartet No.5 - Aurora Quartet    

Gorgeous.