Action Action Action ( Action) is an album by American saxophonist Jackie McLean recorded in 1964 and released on the Blue Note label.Jackie McLean discography accessed October 18, 2010 It features McLean in a quintet with trumpeter Charles Tolliver, vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, bassist Cecil McBee and drummer Billy Higgins.
Reception The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars and stated: "This album is full of exciting music that has long been overshadowed."Yanow, S. [ Allmusic review], accessed October 18, 2010.
Track listing All compositions by Jackie McLean except where noted "Action" – 10:54 "Plight" (Charles Tolliver) – 7:39 "Wrong Handle" (Tolliver) – 7:35 "I Hear a Rhapsody" (Jack Baker, George Fragos, Dick Gasparre) – 4:43 "Hootnan" – 7:34
Personnel Jackie McLean – alto saxophone Charles Tolliver – trumpet Bobby Hutcherson – vibes Cecil McBee – bass Billy Higgins – drums
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