Artist: Jackie Mclean
Genre: Jazz
Jackie McLean was an American jazz alto saxophonist who became one of the most influential musicians in post-bop jazz. His raw, edgy tone—slightly sharp in intonation—created an immediately recognizable sound. McLean's career evolved from bebop through hard bop to avant-garde jazz, demonstrating remarkable artistic growth. His Blue Note recordings, including 'Let Freedom Ring' and 'Destination... Out!,' pushed jazz boundaries while remaining emotionally accessible. McLean later became an important educator at the University of Hartford. His influence on subsequent alto saxophonists was substantial, inspiring those who valued emotional directness over technical polish. McLean's autobiography and later interviews provided valuable insights into jazz history and the African American experience.
Jackie Mclean vinyl records (14)
JACKIE MCLEAN Tippin The Scales (1984 French 6-track stereo LP originally recorded for Blue Note in 1962 but not released until 1979 [GXF-3062] also starring Sonny Clark Butch Warren & Art Taylor picture sleeve with Blue Note Story inner.The cover shows a little edgewear the vinyl looks barely played BST84427) Track Listing: Tippin The Scales Rainy Blues Nursery Blues Nicely Two For One Cabin In The Sky
£17.00 used
JACKIE MCLEAN Capuchin Swing (1983 Japanese issue of the 1960 6-track stereo LP in the Blue Note Masterpiece series also starring Blue Mitchell Walter Bishop Jr Paul Chambers & Art Taylor. Comes housed in a deluxe picture sleeve with Japanese/series insert. The sleeve shows some light general wear and the vinyl remains in excellent condition showing just light signs of cosmetic wear not impacting play in the slightest K18P-9241) Track Listing: Francisco Just For Now Dont Blame Me Condition Blue Capuchin Swing On The Lion
£34.00 used
JACKIE MCLEAN Let Freedom Ring (1986 French issue of the 1962 4-track stereo LP also starring Walter Davis Herbie Lewis & Billy Higgins; one of Jackies greatest works. The picture sleeve with Blue Note Story inner shows little wear & the vinyl is Excellent BST84106) Track Listing: Melody For Melonae Ill Keep Loving You Rene Omega
£39.00 used
JACKIE MCLEAN Destination... Out (2022 Dutch issue of the 1964 4-track stereo LP pressed on 180 gram vinyl Features Jackie alongside Grachan Moncur III Bobby Hutcherson Larry Ridley & Roy Haynes all performing some of the finest avant-garde bop of the era. The picture sleeve retains its opened shrink with the Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series sticker and has minimal wear while the vinyl looks near as new ST-84165) Track Listing: Love And Hate Esoteric Kahlil The Prophet Riff Raff
£34.00 used
JACKIE MCLEAN Tippin The Scales (2022 US Blue Note Tone Poet issue of the 6-track stereo LP pressed on 180gram vinyl originally recorded for Blue Note in 1962 but not released until 1979 [GXF-3062] also starring Sonny Clark Butch Warren& Art Taylor gatefold picture sleeve. Both sleeve and vinyl remain in near mint condition) Track Listing: Tippin The Scales Rainy Blues Nursery Blues Nicely Two For One Cabin In The Sky
£38.99 used
JACKIE MCLEAN New Soil (Limited edition 2010 US Blue Note Reissue series issue of the 1959 5-track stereo 2-LP on Blue Note. Mastered at AcousTech Mastering pressed on 180gram black vinyl. Starring Donald Byrd Walter Davis Jr Paul Chambers & Pete La Roca. Housed in a deluxe single pocket picture sleeve with Blue Note reissue discography insert AcousTech postcard and the original stickered shrink retained within the pocket of the sleeve
£83.99 used
JACKIE MCLEAN Bluesnik (2023 UK/EU limited edition Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series 6-track LP pressed on Audiophile quality 180-gram Heavyweight Vinyl - Alto saxophonist Jackie McLean had the blues on his mind when he went into Van Gelder Studio in 1961 to record his hard bop masterpiece Bluesnik with a blazing quintet featuring Freddie Hubbard on trumpet Kenny Drew on piano Doug Watkins on bass and Pete La Roca on drums
£22.99 used
JACKIE MCLEAN McLeans Scene (1967 UK 6-track LP originally released in 1958. Housed in a single pocket picture sleeve the sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl remains in excellent condition) Track Listing: A1 Gone With The Wind A2 Our Love Is Here To Stay A3 Mean To Me B1 McLeans Scene B2 Old Folks B3 Outburst
£28.00 used
JACKIE MCLEAN A Fickle Sonance (2020 US/EU issue of the 1961 6-track stereo LP pressed on 180gram heavyweight vinyl. Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder for Blue Note & also starring Sonny Clark Tommy Turrentine Butch Warren & Billy Higgins. Comeshoused in a picture sleeve. The sleeve & vinyl appear Near Mint BN4089) Track Listing: A1 Five Will Get You Ten A2 Subdued A3 Sundu B1 A Fickle Sonance B2 Enitnerrut B3 Lost
£28.00 used
JACKIE MCLEAN A Fickle Sonance (Limited Edition 1983 Japanese issue of the 1961 6-track stereo LP recorded by Rudy Van Gelder for Blue Note & also starring Sonny Clark Tommy Turrentine Butch Warren & Billy Higgins. Comes housed in a deluxepicture sleeve with fold-out Japanese/series insert. The sleeve shows just a little edge related wear and the vinyl remains in excellent) Track Listing: A1 Five Will Get You Ten A2 Subdued A3 Sundu B1 A Fickle Sonance B2 Enitnerrut B3 Lost
£39.00 used