Inspired by Ornette Coleman, alto saxophonist Jackie McLean ventured into the avant-garde while never abandoning his sense of swing and structure. With his 1963 album One Step Beyond, he forged a distinctive sound with a unique quintet composed of Grachan Moncur III, Bobby Hutcherson, Eddie Kahn, and Tony Williams. Blue Note Classic Vinyl stereo edition, all-analog, mastered by K. Gray from the original tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl.