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Jackie McLean
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New York City (1931 – 2006)
John Lenwood (Jackie) McLean (May 17, 1931 – March 31, 2006; some sources give 1932 as his year of birth) was an American jazz alto saxophonist and educator, born in New York City. His father, John Sr., who died in 1939, played guitar in Tiny Bradshaw’s orchestra. After his father’s death, his musical education was continued by his godfather, by his stepfather, who owned a record store, and by several noted teachers. He also received informal tutoring from neighbours Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell, and Charlie Parker. During high school he played in a band with Kenny Drew, Sonny Rollins, and Andy Kirk, Jr. (the tenor saxophonist son of Andy Kirk).
He recorded with Miles Davis, on Davis’ Dig album, when he was 19 years old. Rollins played on the same album. As a young man McLean also recorded with Gene Ammons, Charles Mingus, George Wallington, and as a member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers (he reportedly joined the Jazz Messengers after being punched by the notoriously violent Mingus and, fearing for his life, stabbing him in self-defence). His early recordings as leader were in the hard bop school. He later became an exponent of modal jazz without abandoning his foundation in hard bop. Throughout his career he was known for his distinctive tone (often described with such adjectives as withering, piercing, or searing), his slightly sharp pitch, and a strong foundation in blues.
He recorded with Miles Davis, on Davis’ Dig album, when he was 19 years old. Rollins played on the same album. As a young man McLean also recorded with Gene Ammons, Charles Mingus, George Wallington, and as a member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers (he reportedly joined the Jazz Messengers after being punched by the notoriously violent Mingus and, fearing for his life, stabbing him in self-defence). His early recordings as leader were in the hard bop school. He later became an exponent of modal jazz without abandoning his foundation in hard bop. Throughout his career he was known for his distinctive tone (often described with such adjectives as withering, piercing, or searing), his slightly sharp pitch, and a strong foundation in blues.
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McSplivens wrote:
The sugar-free saxophonist...
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tedsares wrote:
Jackie and Jug together!!!!!!!!!!!! The best
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tedsares wrote:
Oh yeah!
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justinmiller87 wrote:
Great jazz. Definitely love it. I'll be picking up some more from him.
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MirkoFait wrote:
one of my favourite... ;)
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xbountyhunterx wrote:
awesome
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jhawks wrote:
I dig it.
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frederickellis wrote:
Thanks to "LAST FM" for recommending -Jackie McLean-frederickellis
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jpak wrote:
incredible bop musician for sure
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add_den wrote:
best blue note tenure ever
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pyramis wrote:
Oh man, Jackie, didn't know you'd passed. I'll never forget the night you blew your horn at the old Yoshi's in Oakland, not three feet from my face. You showed me what hard bop IS.
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FeelingCynical wrote:
r.i.p. jackie
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What else can I say? The best
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