Jackie McLean

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Annotation

A highly talented alto, Jackie McLean career began early, under the influence of a few neighbours - Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker and Bud Powell, no less.
After some impressive interventions as a sideman, he recorded intensely for Prestige, then Blue Note during the 60's.
Serving time for bad habits, then being trashed by Blue Note like many other avant-guarde artists led him to refocus on live prestations, and education during the 70's.
A strong friendship with Charles Mingus also gave some fine moments recorded under Mingus name.
Beginner's best pick is possibly Vertigo, or the excellent and adventurous Let Freedom Ring.

Annotation last modified on 2006-05-16 22:11 UTC.

Album

Year Title Artist Rating Releases
1959 Swing, Swang, Swingin' Jackie McLean 2
1960 Capuchin Swing Jackie McLean 2
1963 Vertigo Jackie McLean 1
1965 Jacknife Jackie McLean 1
1979 Consequence Jackie McLean 2
1985 It's About Time McCoy Tyner & Jackie McLean 1
1989 Bluesnik Jackie McLean 1
1996 4, 5 and 6 Jackie McLean 2
1996 Lights Out! Jackie McLean 1
1996 Jackie's Pal Jackie McLean 1
1996 McLean's Scene Jackie McLean 3
1996 A Long Drink of the Blues Jackie McLean 3
1996 Alto Madness Jackie McLean & John Jenkins 2
1996 Jackie McLean & Co. Jackie McLean 1
1996 Makin' the Changes Jackie McLean 1
1996 Strange Blues Jackie McLean 1
1996 New and Old Gospel Jackie McLean 2
2000 A Fickle Sonance Jackie McLean 1
2002 The Jackie McLean Quintet Jackie McLean 1
2003 Jackie's Bag Jackie McLean 1
2004 Action Jackie McLean 1
2004 Destination... Out! Jackie McLean 1
2006 It's Time! Jackie McLean 1
2009 One Step Beyond Jackie McLean 1
— ''Let Freedom Ring'' Jackie McLean 1
— A Ghetto Lullaby Jackie McLean 1
— A Long Drink of the Blues Jackie McLean 1
— Demon's Dance Jackie McLean 1
— Fat Jazz Jackie McLean 1
— Nature Boy Jackie McLean 1
— New Soil Jackie McLean 1
— Right Now! Jackie McLean 1
— Street Singer Jackie McLean 1

Compilation

Year Title Artist Rating Releases
1993 The Complete Blue Note 1964-66 Jackie McLean Sessions Jackie McLean 1

Live

Year Title Artist Rating Releases
1995 Montmartre Summit 1973 Jackie McLean & Dexter Gordon 2

Other release groups

Year Title Artist Rating Releases
— 'Bout Soul Jackie McLean 1
— One Step Beyond Jackie McLean 1

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