Watch Out (René McLean album)

Watch Out
Studio album by René McLean Sextet
Released	1975
Recorded	July 9, 1975
Studio	C.I. Recording Studios, NYC
Genre	Jazz
Length	45:10
Label	SteepleChase SCS-1037
Producer	Nils Winther
René McLean chronology
Watch Out (1975) In African Eyes (1993)In African Eyes1993

Watch Out is the debut album by saxophonist René McLean recorded in 1975 and released n the SteepleChase label.^[1][2]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]

AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated "The son of Jackie McLean, Rene did not yet have a distinctive voice, but he showed much potential for the future. His sextet hints at the innovations of the avant-garde while remaining closer to the style of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. It's a worthwhile if not overly memorable effort".^[3]

Track listing

All compositions by René McLean except where noted.

1. "Bilad as Sudan (Land of the Blacks)" – 7:02
2. "Aida" – 5:30
3. "What It Is" – 9:05
4. "Watch Out" (Nathan Page) – 6:18
5. "Jack's Tune" (Jackie McLean) – 5:53
6. "Jihad" – 5:36
7. "Uptown Downtown" (Hubert Eaves) – 5:46

Personnel

• René McLean – alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, flute
• Danny Coleman – trumpet, flugelhorn
• Nathan Page – guitar
• Hubert Eaves III – piano
• Buster Williams – bass
• Freddie Waits – drums

References