Jackie McLean
- Type: Classic Bandleader
- Country: United States
- Born: May 17, 1931 in New York, New York, United States
- Died: March 31, 2006 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States
- Active: 1932 - 2006
Biography
An alto saxophonist with a searing, sharp, and urgent tone, Jackie McLean was a pivotal figure bridging hard bop and the avant-garde. Mentored by neighbors like *Bud Powell* and *Charlie Parker*, he made his mark early, playing on *Miles Davis*'s album 'Dig' at age 20. His prolific tenure as a leader for #Blue Note# Records in the 1960s produced landmark albums like 'Let Freedom Ring' and 'Destination… Out!', which showcased his 'inside-outside' approach, pushing harmonic boundaries while staying rooted in the blues. Later in life, McLean became a distinguished educator, founding the jazz department at The Hartt School.
Genres
Jackie McLean Discography
- 4, 5 and 6 (1956) - Album - rated 4.06/5
- Presenting... Jackie McLean (1956) - Album - rated 3.37/5
- Jackie McLean & Co. (1957) - Album - rated 3.51/5
- Fat Jazz (1957) - Album - rated 3.53/5
- New Soil (1959) - Album - rated 4.08/5
- McLean's Scene (1959) - Album - rated 3.41/5
- Swing, Swang, Swingin' (1960) - Album - rated 3.58/5
- Makin' the Changes (1960) - Album - rated 3.38/5
- Capuchin Swing (1960) - Album - rated 4.08/5
- A Long Drink of the Blues (1961) - Album - rated 3.46/5
- Jackie's Bag (1961) - Album - rated 3.62/5
- A Fickle Sonance (1962) - Album - rated 3.87/5
- Bluesnik (1962) - Album - rated 3.98/5
- Let Freedom Ring (1962) - Album - rated 5/5
- One Step Beyond (1963) - Album - rated 5/5
- Destination... Out! (1964) - Album - rated 4.67/5
- It's Time! (1965) - Album - rated 4.55/5
- Right Now! (1966) - Album - rated 4.38/5
- Action (1967) - Album - rated 4.05/5
- New and Old Gospel (1967) - Album - rated 4.55/5
- 'Bout Soul (1969) - Album - rated 3.77/5
- Demon's Dance (1970) - Album - rated 3.98/5
- Jacknife (1975) - Album - rated 4.25/5