Jackie McLean (May 17, 1931 – March 31, 2006) was an American jazz alto sa… Read Full Bio ↴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., 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).
He recorded with Miles Davis, on Davis' Dig album, when he was 19 years old. Rollins played on the same album. As a young man McLean also recorded with Gene Ammons, Charles Mingus, George Wallington, and as a member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers (he reportedly joined the Jazz Messengers after being punched by the notoriously violent Mingus and, fearing for his life, brandished a knife and contemplated stabbing him).
McLean was a heroin addict throughout his early career, and the resulting loss of his New York City cabaret license forced him to undertake a large number of recording dates; consequently he produced a large body of recorded work in the 1950s and 60s. He was under contract with Blue Note Records from 1959 to 1967, having previously recorded for Prestige. Blue Note offered better pay and more artistic control than other labels, and his work for Blue Note is highly regarded.
In 1962 he recorded Let Freedom Ring for Blue Note. This album was the culmination of attempts he had made over the years to deal with harmonic problems in jazz, especially in soloing on his piece "Quadrangle." (*"Quadrangle" appears on BST 4051, Jackie's Bag, recorded in 1959). Let Freedom Ring began a period in which he performed with avant-garde musicians rather than the veteran hard bop performers he had been performing with. His recordings from 1962 on, in which he adapted the innovations of modal and free jazz to hard bop, made his body of work distinctive.
In 1964, he served six months in prison on drug charges. The period immediately after his release from prison is known as his acid period because the three albums he released during it were much harsher in tone than his previous albums.
In 1967 his recording contract, like the contracts of many other progressive musicians, was terminated by Blue Note's new management. His opportunities to record promised so little pay that he abandoned recording as a way to earn a living, concentrating instead on touring. In 1968 he began teaching at The Hartt School of the University of Hartford. He later set up the university's African American Music Department (now the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz) and its Jazz Studies degree program.
In 1970 he and his wife Dollie founded the Artists' Collective, Inc. of Hartford, an organization dedicated to preserving the art and culture of the African diaspora. It provides educational programs and instruction in dance, theatre, music and visual arts.
He received an American Jazz Masters fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts in 2001.
His son René is a jazz saxophonist and flautist as well as a jazz educator.
After a long illness, McLean died on March 31, 2006 in Hartford, Connecticut
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).
He recorded with Miles Davis, on Davis' Dig album, when he was 19 years old. Rollins played on the same album. As a young man McLean also recorded with Gene Ammons, Charles Mingus, George Wallington, and as a member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers (he reportedly joined the Jazz Messengers after being punched by the notoriously violent Mingus and, fearing for his life, brandished a knife and contemplated stabbing him).
McLean was a heroin addict throughout his early career, and the resulting loss of his New York City cabaret license forced him to undertake a large number of recording dates; consequently he produced a large body of recorded work in the 1950s and 60s. He was under contract with Blue Note Records from 1959 to 1967, having previously recorded for Prestige. Blue Note offered better pay and more artistic control than other labels, and his work for Blue Note is highly regarded.
In 1962 he recorded Let Freedom Ring for Blue Note. This album was the culmination of attempts he had made over the years to deal with harmonic problems in jazz, especially in soloing on his piece "Quadrangle." (*"Quadrangle" appears on BST 4051, Jackie's Bag, recorded in 1959). Let Freedom Ring began a period in which he performed with avant-garde musicians rather than the veteran hard bop performers he had been performing with. His recordings from 1962 on, in which he adapted the innovations of modal and free jazz to hard bop, made his body of work distinctive.
In 1964, he served six months in prison on drug charges. The period immediately after his release from prison is known as his acid period because the three albums he released during it were much harsher in tone than his previous albums.
In 1967 his recording contract, like the contracts of many other progressive musicians, was terminated by Blue Note's new management. His opportunities to record promised so little pay that he abandoned recording as a way to earn a living, concentrating instead on touring. In 1968 he began teaching at The Hartt School of the University of Hartford. He later set up the university's African American Music Department (now the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz) and its Jazz Studies degree program.
In 1970 he and his wife Dollie founded the Artists' Collective, Inc. of Hartford, an organization dedicated to preserving the art and culture of the African diaspora. It provides educational programs and instruction in dance, theatre, music and visual arts.
He received an American Jazz Masters fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts in 2001.
His son René is a jazz saxophonist and flautist as well as a jazz educator.
After a long illness, McLean died on March 31, 2006 in Hartford, Connecticut
The Way I Feel
Jackie McLean Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'The Way I Feel' by these artists:
112 ft Notorious B.I.G. I can't describe (the way I feel, the way I…
12 A.M. I don't know man I think it's official I'm in love with…
12 Stones Lately I've been wandering Off the narrow path You've given …
a.c.k. Black man I am just a black man They tryna go against…
Adrian Gurvitz Every night I sit and cry Every night I sit and…
Air Supply Sometimes when I just can't sleep And you're on my mind…
Alyx I'm not feeling any better doing this the right way Tried…
Asa I feel pain when they try to bring me down But…
Aṣa I feel pain when they try to bring me down But…
B.A.M 일방적인 너와 나 좀 이따 다시 걸게 왜 또 질질 끌어…
Ball-Point Birds Do you feel how I feel Something new something real Do you…
Bang 走在陌生又熟悉的路上 藏着什么诱惑在前方 无法回头的游戏规则下 我们毅然决定出发 就算路障一再阻挡(卡关的不像话) …
Billy D Bunter & JDS This is how I feel right now This is how I…
Bob Sinclar Every night I sit and cry Every night I sit…
Bob Sinclar & Adam Joseph Every night I sit and cry Every night I sit and…
Bob Sinclar feat. Adam Joseph Every night I sit and cry Every night I sit…
Cameron J You don't need to call for me, like you're lost…
Clark Underneath your cherry tree Autumn leaves on top of me Starr…
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters The way I feel tonight I'm afraid, I don't know wrong…
Cowboy Junkies It's the kind of night that's so cold, when you…
D O S S Luwop that's my name bitch all you pussy niggas put…
Davide Carbone Cant explain the way I feel When I see your…
Denton I can feel the heat burning off your skin From the…
Digital Freq & Justin Michael You've got missed calls from your friends They wonder where …
Dream Vampires Minecraft How should I feel? Creepers lie here Hissing throu…
Fleetwood Mac Written by christine mcvie. Once in everyone's life You kn…
Fotheringay The way I feel is like a robin, Whose birds…
Fotheringay & Sandy Denny There you may stand in your splendour and jewels Swaying me…
Gordon Lightfoot The way I feel is like a robin Whose babes have…
Harry Belafonte This is the way that I do feel I feel it…
Iman When you feel So alone And the pain just really hits home J…
J-Ro I was taking my time I was waiting in line…
Jan Hellriegel It's surprising what you will find there When you look on…
Jonathan Wilson The way I feel is like a robin Ho's babes I've…
Justin Michael & Digital Freq You've got missed calls from your friends They wonder where …
Kalu Yeah... God, I look to you I won't be overwhelmed Give me v…
Katastro I just want to let you know Your attitude is…
Keane Well they said you were a bright child Never anything but…
Leatherwolf I can't see you You can see me Tell me what's real Or…
Los Lonely Boys I cant believe where im at today Lord I'm glad to…
M.T. Else I don't know man I think it's official I'm in love with…
Mary Chapin Carpenter I'm heading out without a tear I'm heading out without a…
Matt Wertz I could talk until my face turns blue Goin' on bout…
Mesh I never thought you would be the one I never thought…
Miley Cyrus (feat. Tyler The Creator) I can't describe The way I feel, the way I feel Oh,…
Mr.Pool We wasted so many truths That we depend On getting by Anothe…
Myke Bogan Tem vezes que acabo no começo Tem vezes que começo acabo A…
Nana A.J I was taking my time I was waiting in line…
Nemesea I cannot seem to reach you Although you're so close now I'…
NickelbackIncubusPapa Roach Staind P. O.DCreedLinkin Park Fuel12 Stones Don't change the way I feel Don't change the way i…
Oakenfold Feat. Ryan Tedder No it never crossed my mind you might try to hide…
Oakenfold ft. Ryan Tedder No, it never crossed my mind You might try to hide…
Oakenfold [www.lito.ee] No it never crossed my mind you might try to hide…
Patti Austin Will there come a time? Will I get to know you?…
Paul Oakenfold No, it never crossed my mind You might try to hide…
Paul Oakenfold feat. Ryan Tedder No it never crossed my mind you might try to hide…
Paul Oakenfold feat. Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic Amsterdam No, it never crossed my mind You might try to hide…
PTM (Hook) Just the way I feel Uh huh, just the way I…
Quintana and Spencer A sense of dread within me The curtain always falls Living l…
R. Shand Woke up when I got the feeling A nobody's gonna make…
Rancid Pick me back up just to throw me back down Apologies…
Re-Orient This was everything from the mat In fact It was everything p…
Remy Shand Woke up when I got the feeling A nobody's gonna make…
Resin What I Feel For You – by Michael Resin So…
Ridgio I used to lie about who I was I cant hiiide…
Roachford So you want To call it a day I think your crazy What…
Robert Plant See what I'm driving at and I'm back behind the…
Sanctus Real Get a hold of yourself Try and figure it out Figure it…
Sandy Denny The way I feel is like a robin, Whoses birds have…
Shand Remy Woke up when I got the feeling A nobody's gonna make…
Solu You've got me hooked and hypnotized Only to be missing you Y…
Soulost You run away from everything To solve your biggest problem …
TAG Love Love Love can come and go You can change your mind Ma…
The 12 A.M. I don't know man I think it's official I'm in love with…
The Drifters The way I feel tonight I'm afraid, I don't know wrong…
The Drifters feat. Clyde McPhatter The way I feel tonight I'm afraid, I don't know wrong…
The Four Knights The way I feel tonight I'm afraid I don't know wrong…
The Rankin Family Hey hey sweet darlin' Let's go dancing tonight. My clock has…
The Square Oh, that's the way, uh-huh uh-huh, I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh…
The Waynes Only once the drugs are done, that I feel like…
Tony Brent The way I feel tonight I'm afraid I don't know wrong…
TWELVE A.M. I don't know man I think it's official I'm in love with…
TWENTY SEVEN HEAVENS I've been really sad since you've been gone I wait upon…
Untouchable(언터쳐블) This about love You and Me Naega wae ireonji moreugesseo Yo!…
V. Soul Why did you want to lie to me? 下次再想骗我 The reason I…
V.Soul If I could give it all to you I wouldn't hesitate…
Vanessa Lio If ever there was such a way To explain the way…
Vera I'll be seeing you in all the old familiar places That…
Wilson Jonathan The way I feel is like a robin Ho's babes I've…
Witch To tell you the way I feel I've got room for…
Xtreme I saw this girl, she caught my eyes I need to…
Z-Man It's a hit pon ya head top I wanna know if…
ZSK I saw this girl, she caught my eyes. I need to…
クライド・マクファッター & The Drifters The way I feel tonight I'm afraid, I don't know wrong…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Jackie McLean:
'Round About Midnight It begins to tell 'Round midnight, midnight I do pretty well…
A Cottage For Sale Our little dream castle with every dream gone, Is lonely and…
A Foggy Day I was a stranger in the city Out of town were…
Cool Green I cover the waterfront, I'm watching the sea, Will the one…
Don Ever since the lucky night I found you I've hung around…
Embraceable You Embrace me, my sweet embraceable you! Embrace me, you irrepl…
I Cover the Waterfront I cover the waterfront, I'm watching the sea,, Will the on…
I Fall In Love Too Easily I fall in love too easily, I fall in love…
I Love You I'm in the mood for love Simply because you're near me. Funn…
I Remember You How did I know that the warmth of the glow…
I'm In The Mood For Love I'm in the mood for love Simply because you're near me. Funn…
It's You or No One How did I know that the warmth of the glow…
Our Love Is Here to Stay It's very clear, our love is here to stay Not for…
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes They asked me how I knew My true love was true I…
Star Eyes Star eyes, That to me is what your eyes are, Soft as…
These Foolish Things Oh! Will you never let me be? Oh! Will you never…
What You don't know what love is 'Til you've learned the meaning…
When I Fall In Love I fall in love too easily, I fall in love…
Why Was I Born Spending these lonesome evenings With nothing to do But to…
Why Was I Born? Spending these lonesome evenings With nothing to do But to l…
You Don't Know What Love Is You don't know what love is 'Til you've learned the meaning…
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