Capuchin Swing

Capuchin Swing is an album by American saxophonist Jackie McLean recorded in 1960 and released on the Blue Note label.^[2] It features McLean in a quintet featuring trumpeter Blue Mitchell, pianist Walter Bishop Jr., bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Art Taylor. McLean and Mitchell do not play on “Don’t Blame Me”.

Capuchin Swing
Studio album by Jackie McLean
Released	Early December 1960[1]
Recorded	April 17, 1960 Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs
Genre	Jazz
Length	40:37
Label	Blue Note BLP 4038
Producer	Alfred Lion
Jackie McLean chronology
Swing, Swang, Swingin' (1959) Capuchin Swing (1960) Jackie's Bag (1961)

Reception

Professional ratings

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

The Allmusic review by Stephen Cook 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".^[3]

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