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Jackie McLeansmusic weaved in and out of the avant-garde throughout the 1960s with the brilliant 1963 inside-out datesOne Step BeyondandDestination Out!eventually leading to full-throated free jazz of the 1967 datesNew and Old Gospel(featuringOrnette Colemanon trumpet) andBout Soul.Demons Dance, which was recorded in December 1967, found the alto saxophonist maintaining a decidedly post-bop edge with a spirited quintet comprised of trumpeterWoody Shaw, pianistLaMont Johnson, bassistScott Holt, and drummerJack DeJohnette. The six-song set presented a pair of tunes each by McLean, Shaw, and composerCal Masseywith highlights including McLeans churning title track, Shaws tuneful bossa Sweet Love of Mine, and Masseys brightly swinging Message from Trane in tribute to the greatJohn Coltranewho had passed away early that year. But the albums most striking feature may be the unforgettable cover artwork byMati Klarweinwhose work also graced the cover ofMiles DavisBitches Brew.

Blue Note Tone Poet Series

The Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series was born out of Blue Note President Don Was admiration for the exceptional audiophile Blue Note LP reissues presented by Music Matters. Was brought Joe Harley, a.k.a. the Tone Poet, on board to curate and supervise a series of reissues from the Blue Note family of labels.

Extreme attention to detail has been paid to getting these right in every conceivable way, from the jacket graphics and printing quality to superior LP mastering (direct from the master tapes) by Kevin Gray to superb 180g audiophile LP pressings by Record Technology Inc. Every aspect of these Tone Poet releases is done to the highest possible standard. It means that you will never find a superior version. This is IT.

This stereo Tone Poet Vinyl Edition was produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray (Cohearent Audio) from the original analog master tapes, pressed on 180g vinyl at Record Technology Inc. (RTI), and packaged in a deluxe gatefold tip-on jacket.

Tracklist:
A1: Demons Dance
A2: Toyland
A3: Boo Anns Grand
B1: Sweet Love Of Mine
B2: Floogeh
B3: Message From Trane

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