Jackie McLean
Jackie McLean artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music
Interviews & Profiles
July 30, 2008 A veteran of bebop, the fiery alto saxophonist continually developed his modernist style.
Reviews
August 18, 2006 A new reissue of a classic '60s jazz album from the late alto saxophonist.
More Stories
May 17, 2012 Steve Lehman has recorded "Mr. E," a song with many connections to his personal hero, Jackie McLean.
Partner Content from WFIU
October 27, 2011 Dig the grave, gone sounds of some wickedly good music, including a brass-filled "Thriller."
February 1, 2011 Find out which Mingus album the black-metal drummer calls a "Lovecraftian noir soundtrack."
August 1, 2001 McLean followed through on his declaration that bebop artists could break away from the genre.
