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Jackie McLean

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Also known as John Lenwood "Jackie" McLean

American jazz saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and educator (1931–2006)

Person · Open Library

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  • Daily Warm-Up Exercises for Saxophone (Music Instruction)
  • Daily Warm-Up Exercises for Saxophone
  • Jackie Mclean
  • The Jackie McLean Collection

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1932-05-17
Active to
2006-03-31
hard bopjazzpost-bop

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Jackie McLean (May 17, 1931 – March 31, 2006) was an American jazz alto saxophonist and educator, born in New York City. His early recordings as leader were in the hard bop school. He later became an exponent of modal jazz and avant-garde jazz without abandoning his foundation in hard bop. Throughout his career he was known for his distinctive withering/piercing/searing tone, his slightly sharp pitch, and a strong foundation in blues. His father, John Sr. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Ja

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date of birth
1932-05-17
date of death
2006-05-31
start of work period
1951-00-00
birth name
John Lenwood McLean
name in native language
Jackie McLean
Commons category
Jackie McLean
end of work period
2004-00-00
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