Capuchin Swing (album)

Capuchin Swing is an album by American saxophonist Jackie McLean recorded in 1960 and released on the Blue Note label.

Reception
The Allmusic review by Stephen Cook awarded the album 4½ stars and stated "One of McLean's more underrated albums from a plethora of Blue Note releases, 1960's Capuchin Swing finds the bebop alto saxophonist in fine form on a mix of covers and originals... Capuchin Swing makes for a great introduction to McLean's extensive catalog".

Track listing

 * All compositions by Jackie McLean except as indicated.


 * 1) "Francisco" - 9:33
 * 2) "Just for Now" (Walter Bishop, Jr.) - 7:33
 * 3) "Don't Blame Me" (Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh) - 4:24
 * 4) "Condition Blue" - 8:13
 * 5) "Capuchin Swing" - 6:10
 * 6) "On the Lion" (Bishop) - 4:44

Personnel

 * Jackie McLean - alto saxophone
 * Blue Mitchell - trumpet
 * Walter Bishop, Jr. - piano
 * Paul Chambers - bass
 * Art Taylor - drums