Pianists · 1931–2001

Makanda Ken McIntyre

American jazz musician and composer (1931-2001)

Born: 7 September 1931
Boston
Died: 13 June 2001
New York City
Country: United States
Active: 1960–
Discography: 8 albums

Biography

Makanda Ken McIntyre was a jazz musician who played piano, saxophone, double bass and flute. Makanda Ken McIntyre was born on 7 September 1931 in Boston and died on 13 June 2001 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz and free jazz. The discography here lists 8 albums, from “Looking Ahead” (1961) to “In the Wind: The Woodwind Quartets” (2004).

Makanda Ken McIntyre (born Kenneth Arthur McIntyre; also known as Ken McIntyre) (September 7, 1931 – June 13, 2001) was an American jazz musician, composer and educator. In addition to his primary instrument, the alto saxophone, he played flute, bass clarinet, oboe, bassoon, double bass, drums, and piano.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Looking Ahead 1961 · Prestige

Stone Blues 1961

Year of the Iron Sheep 1962

‘Way, ‘Way Out 1963

Hindsight 1974

Home 1975

A New Beginning 2000

In the Wind: The Woodwind Quartets 2004

Also plays on

Albums where Makanda Ken McIntyre is credited as a sideman

1964	Bill Dixon 7-Tette — Bill Dixon 7-Tette, Archie Shepp And New York Contemporary Five	reeds
1966	Unit Structures — Cecil Taylor	oboe, bass clarinet, alto saxophone
1975	13 & 3/4 — Michael Mantler / Carla Bley	baritone saxophone, bassoon