In November 1956, “Prestige” label released “4, 5 and 6”, the third Jackie McLean album. It was recorded in July 1956, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Hackensack, New Jersey, and was produced by Bob Weinstock.

Personnel:

• Jackie McLean – alto sax
• Hank Mobley – tenor sax
• Donald Byrd – trumpet
• Mal Waldron – piano
• Doug Watkins – bass
• Art Taylor – drums
• Rudy Van Gelder – recording

Track listing:

1. Sentimental Journey – Ben Homer, Bud Green, Les Brown
2. Why Was I Born? – Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein II
3. Contour – Kenny Drew
4. Confirmation – Charlie Parker
5. When I Fall in Love – Edward Heyman, Victor Young
6. Abstraction – Mal Waldron