Jackie McLean - Action [1964]

John Lenwood (Jackie) McLean (May 17, 1931 – March 31, 2006; some sources erroneously give 1932 as his year of birth) was an American jazz alto saxophonist, composer, bandleader 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).Read more...


Track List of Jackie McLean - Action :

1. Action
2. Plight
3. Wrong Handle
4. I Hear A Rhapsody
5. Hootnan


Jackie McLean - Action

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External Links:

Jackie McLean on the Hard Bop Home Page
Obituary in The Guardian (London) by John Fordham, April 3, 2006
"Blues for Jackie," Obituary by Owen McNally in Hartford Courant (Hartford, CT) April 1, 2006
Amazon - Jackie McLean - Action

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