Right Now! (Jackie McLean album)

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

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."

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 <small>Bonus track on CD reissue</small>

Personnel

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

References