About
Jackie McLean (May 17, 1931 – March 31, 2006) was an American jazz alto saxophonist and educator, born in New York City. His early recordings as leader were in the hard bop school. He later became an exponent of modal jazz and avant-garde jazz without abandoning his foundation in hard bop. Throughout his career he was known for his distinctive withering/piercing/searing tone, his slightly sharp pitch, and a strong foundation in blues. His father, John Sr.
Top Tracks
Saturday And Sunday (Remastered 2009/Rudy Van Gelder Edition)
One Step Beyond (Remastered 2008/Rudy Van Gelder Edition)Love And Hate
Destination...Out!Frankenstein (Remastered 2009/Rudy Van Gelder Edition)
One Step Beyond (Remastered 2008/Rudy Van Gelder Edition)Blue Rondo (Remastered 2009/Rudy Van Gelder Edition)
One Step Beyond (Remastered 2008/Rudy Van Gelder Edition)Ghost Town (Remastered 2009/Rudy Van Gelder Edition)
One Step Beyond (Remastered 2008/Rudy Van Gelder Edition)Cancellation (Remastered 2006)
It's TimeSaturday And Sunday (Alternate Take/Remastered 2009/Rudy Van Gelder Edition)
One Step Beyond (Remastered 2008/Rudy Van Gelder Edition)Esoteric
Destination...Out!Riff Raff
Destination...Out!Kahlil The Prophet
Destination...Out!
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Discography
Jacknife
Album2025Melodies Record Club #001: Four Tet selects
EP2020The Remasters
Album2020The Complete Albums Collection 1955-1958
Album2016Eight Classic Albums
Album2012Complete 1955-1957 Jackie McLean Quartet Quintet Sextet Sessions
Album2007Complete Live At The Café Bohemia
Album2007Jackie McLean
Album2005Prestige Profiles: Jackie McLean
Album2004Prestige Profiles
Album2004
