New and Old Gospel is an album by American saxophonist Jackie McLean recorded in 1967 and released on the Blue Note label.Jackie McLean discography accessed October 18, 2010 It features McLean in a quintet with saxophonist Ornette Coleman (here on trumpet), pianist LaMont Johnson, bassist Scotty Holt and drummer Billy Higgins.
Reception The AllMusic review by Thom Jurek stated: "This is one legendary Blue Note date that isn't mentioned often enough in that label's great history".Jurek, T. [ AllMusic Review] accessed October 18, 2010
Track listing "Lifeline Medley: Offering/Midway/Vernzone/The Inevitable End" (McLean) - 21:40 "Old Gospel" (Ornette Coleman) - 10:42 "Strange as It Seems" (Coleman) - 9:10
Personnel Jackie McLean - alto saxophone Ornette Coleman - trumpet LaMont Johnson - piano Scotty Holt - bass Billy Higgins - drums
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