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 Bluesnik (1975 US dark blue & white b label issue of the 1961 6-track stereo LP also featuring Freddie Hubbard on Trumpet Kenny Drew on Piano Doug Watkins on Bass & Pete La Roca on Drums pasted picture sleeve. The sleeve shows very little wear with a deletion punch hole. The sleeve shows some light age related wear with a tony spot of sticker residue next to the punch hole and the vinyl remains in excellent condition BST84067) Track Listing: Bluesnik Goin Way Blues Drews Blues Cool Green Blues Function Torchin
£28.00 used
JACKIE MCLEAN The Source Vol. 2 (1974 Danish 4-track vinyl LP featuring Dexter Gordan on Tenor. Housed in a single pocket picture sleeve. Both sleeve and vinyl remain in excellent condition)
£22.99 used
JACKIE MCLEAN Jacknife (Blue Note Tone Poet Series 2025 limited edition 5-track stereo LP cut directly from the original analogue tapes mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio and pressed at RTI on 180-gram vinyl. Recorded in 1965 alto saxophonist Jackie McLeans Jacknife finds him in fiery post-bop form joined by two trumpeters - Lee Morgan and Charles Tolliver - who contribute contrasting voices and memorable compositions
£36.99 new
JACKIE MCLEAN Right Now. (2015 US limited edition 4-track Blue Note The Definitive 45RPM Reissue Series remastered LP pressed on Audiophile quality 180 Gram Heavyweight Vinyl by Music Matters Ltd. originally released in 1966 featuring Bob Cranshaw Clifford Jarvis and Larry Willis in a session recorded by Rudy Van Gelder on January 29th 1965; within a high quality integral pasted front laminated heavy card gatefold picture sleeve
£167.00 used