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Jackie McLean
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Saxophonists · 1932–2006

Jackie McLean

American jazz saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and educator (1931–2006)

Born
17 May 1932
New York City
Died
31 March 2006
Hartford
Country
United States
Active
1951–2004
Record labels
Blue Note
Discography
52 albums

Biography

Jackie McLean was a jazz musician who played saxophone. Jackie McLean was born on 17 May 1932 in New York City and died on 31 March 2006 in Hartford. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Blue Note. The discography here lists 52 albums, from “4, 5 and 6” (1956) to “Jacknife” (2025). Honours include NEA Jazz Masters.

John Lenwood McLean (May 17, 1931 – March 31, 2006) was an American jazz alto saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and educator. He is one of the few musicians to be elected to the DownBeat Hall of Fame in the year of their death.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

4, 5 and 6 1956
Alto Madness 1957
Jackie McLean & Co. 1957
McLean’s Scene 1959
New Soil 1959
Swing, Swang, Swingin’ 1959
Capuchin Swing 1960
Jackie's Bag 1960
Makin' the Changes 1960
A Fickle Sonance 1961
A Long Drink of the Blues 1961
Bluesnik 1961
Let Freedom Ring 1963
One Step Beyond 1963
Destination… Out! 1964
It’s Time! 1965
Right Now! 1966
Action 1967
New and Old Gospel 1967
’Bout Soul 1968
Demon’s Dance 1970
Ode to Super 1973
The Meeting 1974 · Live
The Source 1974 · Live
Antiquity 1975
Jacknife 1975
A Ghetto Lullaby 1976
The Jackie McLean Quintet 1977
Hipnosis 1978
Consequence 1979
Tippin’ the Scales 1979
Street Singer 1980
Vertigo 1980
New Wine in Old Bottles 1986
New York Calling 1987
One Step Beyond 1987
Fat Jazz 1989
Live at Montmartre 1989 · Live
Strange Blues 1989
Rites of Passage 1991
Rhythm of the Earth 1992
The Jackie Mac Attack Live 1993
Montmartre Summit 1973 1995 · Live
Hat Trick 1996
Fire & Love 1997
Fire and Love 1997
Nature Boy 2000
Jackie McLean 2005
Monuments 2016
Jacknife 2025
The Blue Note Years
The Meeting

Also plays on

Albums where Jackie McLean is credited as a sideman

1951 The New Sounds — Miles Davis alto saxophone
1952 Young Man With a Horn — Miles Davis alto saxophone
1953 Blue Period — Miles Davis alto saxophone
1955 Miles Davis and Milt Jackson Quintet / Sextet — Miles Davis and Milt Jackson alto saxophone
1956 Dig — Miles Davis featuring Sonny Rollins alto saxophone

Awards

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Jackie McLean play?

Jackie McLean is known for playing saxophone.

When and where was Jackie McLean born?

Jackie McLean was born 17 May 1932 in New York City.

What are Jackie McLean's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include 4, 5 and 6 (1956), Alto Madness (1957), Jackie McLean & Co. (1957), McLean’s Scene (1959) and New Soil (1959).

External links

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