Jackie McLean - New and Old Gospel - Tone Poet LP

Blue Note Tone Poet Series, 180 Gram Vinyl

New And Old Gospel (1967)
Coleman's next appearance on a Blue Note album came in a rare sideman role on this explosive session led by alto saxophonist Jackie McLean. McLean had already waded into the avant-garde on prior Blue Note dates like One Step Beyond and Destination... Out!, but he went even deeper here with Coleman featured entirely on trumpet along with LaMont Johnson on piano, Scott Holt on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums. Following an extended suite by McLean on Side 1, the second half of the program featured two Coleman compositions.

Side 1:

1. Lifeline: A. Offspring / B. Midway / C. Vernzone / D. The Inevitable End

Side 2:

1. Old Gospel
2. Strange As It Seems