music.wikisort.org - Composition

Right Now! is an album by American saxophonist Jackie McLean recorded in 1965 and released on the Blue Note label.[2] It features McLean in a quartet with pianist Larry Willis, bassist Bob Cranshaw and drummer Clifford Jarvis.

Right Now!
Studio album by Jackie McLean
Released	November 1966[1]
Recorded	January 29, 1965
Studio	Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Genre	Post-bop, hard bop
Length	36:24
Label	Blue Note BST 84215
Producer	Alfred Lion
Jackie McLean chronology
Action Action Action (1964) Right Now! (1966) Jacknife (1965)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars and stated: "Altoist McLean was at the peak of his powers during this period and, inspired by the versatile rhythm section... a particularly strong example of Jackie McLean's unique inside/outside music of the 1960s."[3]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[4]

Track listing

1. "Eco" (McLean) - 6:09
2. "Poor Eric" (Larry Willis) - 10:12
3. "Christel's Time" (Willis) - 10:34
4. "Right Now" (Charles Tolliver) - 9:29
5. "Right Now" [Alternate Take] - 11:42 Bonus track on CD reissue

Personnel

• Jackie McLean - alto saxophone
• Larry Willis - piano
• Bob Cranshaw - bass
• Clifford Jarvis - drums

References

---