In February 1957, “Prestige” label released “Jackie’s Pal”, the fourth Jackie McLean album. It was recorded in August 1956, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Hackensack, New Jersey, and was produced by Bob Weinstock.

Personnel:

• Jackie McLean – alto saxophone
• Bill Hardman – trumpet
• Mal Waldron – piano
• Paul Chambers – bass
• Philly Joe Jones – drums
• Rudy Van Gelder – recording, lacquer cut
• Bob Weinstock – cover
• Tom Hannan – cover

Track listing:

1. Sweet Doll – Jackie McLean
2. Just for Marty – Bill Hardman
3. Dee’s Dilemma – Mal Waldron
4. Sublues – Bill Hardman
5. Steeplechase – Charlie Parker
6. It Could Happen to You – Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen