"As the title suggests, there is little about this disc that would constitute a safe approach to Jazz. But then, alto man Jackie McLean never was one to take the easy path. The adventurousness of this set from 1963 hints of the changing scene at the time and McLean makes a bold statement here. Included in the adventure are the daring Grachan Moncur III, the equally confident Bobby Hutcherson, and the enterprising Roy Haynes. In all, this makes for a wild ride that opens the door to a new world of possibilities.
1) Love and Hate
2) Esoteric
3) Kahlil the Prophet
4) Riff Raff