The innovative hard bop of Jackie McLean began to evolve and take on a harder edge as the early-1960s progressed. Inspired by Ornette Coleman, the alto saxophonist began to venture gradually into the realm of the avant-garde, but on his own terms, never fully relinquishing a grounding in a soulful sense swing and chordal structures.

With his 1963 album Destination… Out! he created a masterpiece of inside-out jazz with a unique quintet featuring Grachan Moncur III on trombone, Bobby Hutcherson on vibraphone, Larry Ridley on bass, and Roy Hayes on drums.

This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.


1. Love And Hate (SIDE A)

2. Esoteric (SIDE A)

3. Kahlil The Prophet (SIDE B)

4. Riff Raff (SIDE B)



Jackie McLean (alto sax);

Grachan Moncur III (trombone); Bobby Hutcherson (vibraphone);

Larry Ridley (bass); Roy Hayes (drums);