Jackie McLean

Born
May 17, 1932
in New York, NY 
Active Decades
19001020304050607080902000 
 
by Scott Yanow
Jackie Mclean has long had his own sound, played slightly sharp and with great intensity; he is recognizable within two notes. Mclean was one of the few bop-oriented players of the early '50s who explored free jazz in the '60s, widening his emotional range and drawing from the new music qualities that fit his musical personality.



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