Jackie McLean

Jackie McLean
Born: May 17, 1932 in New York, NY
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Died: Mar 31, 2006 in Hartford, CT
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Modal Music, Post-Bop, Hard Bop, Bop, Mainstream Jazz, Progressive Jazz, Standards, Avant-Garde Jazz
Biography: Jackie McLean has long had his own sound, played slightly sharp and with great intensity; he is recognizable within two notes. 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 ...Read full biography
One Step Beyond
Released: 1963
Label: Blue Note Japan
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In 1963, alto saxophonist Jackie McLean was well aware of John Coltrane and Ornette Coleman. He assembled a band with vibist Bobby Hutcherson, who had already played with Eric Dolphy, drummer Tony Williams, ...Read full review
New and Old Gospel
Released: 1967
Label: EMI
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This 1967 session is notable for the presence of Ornette Coleman in the role of sideman, on trumpet no less. There are only three tunes on New and Old Gospel, one side-long piece by McLean, a four-part ...Read full review
More Jackie McLean albums: Main Albums (59), Compilations (15), DVD/Video (3)
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