Jackie McLean - Wikipedia
McLean was the only American jazz musician to found a department of studies at a university and a community-based organization almost simultaneously. Each has existed for over three decades.
Jackie McLean Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & Mo... | AllMusic
Mar 31, 2006 · Explore Jackie McLean's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Jackie McLean on AllMusic.
Jackie McLean Musician - All About Jazz
Jun 5, 2024 · John Lenwood (Jackie) McLean was an alto saxophonist, composer, bandleader and educator, born in New York City. His father, John Sr., who died in 1939, played guitar in Tiny Bradshaw's orchestra.
Jackie McLean | Biography, Music, & Facts | Britannica
Jackie McLean (born May 17, 1931, New York City, New York, U.S.—died March 31, 2006, Hartford, Connecticut) was an American jazz musician noted for the emotional intensity of his alto saxophone improvising.
JACKIE MCLEAN discography (top albums) and reviews
Jackie McLean was a well-known hard bop alto saxophonist among jazz musicians through the late 50s; however I've always found his 60s post-bop material to be more exciting, featuring many great jazz players such as Hancock, Hutcherson, Moncur III, Morgan, et al.
Jackie McLean - Blue Note Records
McLean was one of the few bop-oriented players of the early ’50s who explored free jazz in the ’60s, widening his emotional range and drawing from the new music qualities that fit his musical personality.
How Jackie McLean made Hartford a jazz destination : NPR
Feb 29, 2024 · Portrait of American jazz musician, composer and band leader Jackie McLean, Hartford, Conn., 1979. Hartford, Conn., falls under the radar by most standards. A relatively small city smack dab...
‘Action’: Jackie McLean’s Envelope Pushing Jazz Classic
Sep 16, 2024 · Jackie McLean’s 1967 album 'Action' skillfully traversed the space between hard bop and progressive avant-garde music.
Jackie McLean - Rate Your Music
Jackie McLean discography and songs: Music profile for Jackie McLean, born 17 May 1931. Genres: Hard Bop, Post-Bop, Jazz. Albums include Destination Out!, One Step Beyond, and Let Freedom Ring.
The Legacy of Jackie McLean: A Jazz Pioneer
May 17, 2024 · Jackie McLean, born ninety-three years ago today on May 17, 1931, in New York City, was a seminal figure in the world of jazz. His innovative approach to the saxophone and his deep commitment to the art form left an indelible mark on jazz history.