Jackie McLean Catalog
1948 (age 17)
Charlie Singleton - Camel Walkin' / Hard Times Are Coming (Star 719)
Lowell Lewis, trumpet; Charlie Singleton, alto sax; "Chan", tenor sax; Jackie McLean, baritone sax; Gildo Mahones, piano; Martin Rivera, bass; John Godfrey, drums.
1948?
| Camel Walkin' | |
| Hard Times Are Coming |
1951 (age 20)
Conception Featuring Stan Getz, Miles Davis, Zoot Sims, Sonny Rollins, Gerry Mulligan, Lee Konitz (Prestige PRLP 7013)
Miles Davis, trumpet; Jackie McLean as Jackie McClean as Jack McLean, alto sax; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Walter Bishop, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Apex Studios, NYC, October 5, 1951
| 228 | Conception |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7013 (later); Original Jazz Classics OJC-1726, OJCCD-1726-2 as Miles Davis/Stan Getz/Gerry Mulligan/Lee Konitz/Sonny Rollins/Zoot Sims - Conception.
Miles Davis Featuring Sonny Rollins - Dig (Prestige PRLP 7012)
Miles Davis, trumpet; Jackie McLean as Jackie McClean as Jack McLean, alto sax; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Walter Bishop, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Art Blakey, drums.: same session.
Apex Studios, NYC, October 5, 1951
| 229 | Out Of The Blue |
| 230 | Denial |
| 231 | Bluing |
| 232 | Dig |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7281, PRST 7281 as Diggin' With The Miles Davis Sextet. on Original Jazz Classics OJC-005, OJCCD-005-2.
1952
Miles Davis And His All Stars - Rare Broadcast Performances (Ozone 8)
Miles Davis, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Don Elliott, vibes, mellophone; Gil Coggins, piano; Connie Henry, bass; Connie Kay, drums.
"Birdland", NYC, May 2, 1952
| Confirmation | |
| Out Of The Blue (mistitled as Evans) |
same personnel.
"Birdland", NYC, May 3, 1952
| Wee Dot | |
| The Chase | |
| Out Of The Blue (mistitled as Evans) |
Miles Davis Volume 1 (Blue Note BLP 1501)
Miles Davis, trumpet; Jay Jay Johnson, trombone; Jackie McLean, alto sax; "Gil" Coggins, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
WOR Studios, NYC, May 9, 1952
| BN428-1 tk.2 | Dear Old Stockholm |
| BN429-3 tk.6 | Chance It |
| BN430-0 tk.7 | Donna (alternate master) |
| BN431-2 tk.12 | Would'n You (alternate master) |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81501 (pseudo stereo).
Miles Davis Volume 1 (Blue Note CDP 7 81501 2)
Miles Davis, trumpet; Jay Jay Johnson, trombone; Jackie McLean, alto sax; "Gil" Coggins, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.: same session.
WOR Studios, NYC, May 9, 1952
| BN429-2 tk.5 | Chance It (alternate take) |
Miles Davis Volume 2 (Blue Note BLP 1502)
Miles Davis, trumpet; Jay Jay Johnson, trombone; Jackie McLean, alto sax; "Gil" Coggins, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.: same session.
WOR Studios, NYC, May 9, 1952
| BN430-1 tk.8 | Donna |
| BN431-3 tk.13 | Would'n You |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81502 (pseudo stereo).
Miles Davis - Enigma (Blue Note BN 5071)
Miles Davis, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, trombone; Jackie McLean, alto sax; "Gil" Coggins, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
WOR Studios, NYC, May 9, 1952
| Chance It (alternate take 3) | |
| Chance It (alternate take 4) |
1955
Miles Davis And Milt Jackson Quintet/Sextet (Prestige PRLP 7034)
Miles Davis, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Ray Bryant, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 5, 1955
| 781 | Dr. Jackle |
| 783 | Minor March |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7540 as Miles Davis - Odyssey!. on Original Jazz Classics OJC-012, OJCCD-012-2.
George Wallington Quintet At The Bohemia Featuring The Peck (Progressive PLP 1001)
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Jackie McLean as Jackie McClean, alto sax; George Wallington, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
"Cafe Bohemia", Greenwich Village, NY, September 9, 1955
| Johnny One Note | |
| Sweet Blanche | |
| Minor March | |
| Snakes | |
| Jay Mac's Crib | |
| Bohemia After Dark; The Peck |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7820 as The George Wallington Quintet Live! At Cafe Bohemia/1955. on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1813-2 as The George Wallington Quintet Live! At Cafe Bohemia.
The George Wallington Quintet Live! At Cafe Bohemia (Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1813-2)
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Jackie McLean as Jackie McClean, alto sax; George Wallington, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.: same session.
"Cafe Bohemia", Greenwich Village, NY, September 9, 1955
| Minor March (alternate) |
** originally released on Progressive PLP 1001 as George Wallington Quintet At The Bohemia Featuring The Peck + 1 bonus track.
George Wallington Quintet At The Bohemia Featuring The Peck (fuchsia) (Overseas (J) ULS-1860-V)
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Jackie McLean as Jackie McClean, alto sax; George Wallington, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.: same session.
"Cafe Bohemia", Greenwich Village, NY, September 9, 1955
| Johnny One Note | |
| Sweet Blanche | |
| - | |
| Minor March | |
| Snakes | |
| Jay Mac's Crib | |
| Bohemia After Dark | |
| The Peck |
The George Wallington Quintet At The Cafe Bohemia (Progressive PRO-7001)
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; George Wallington, piano, leader; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
"Cafe Bohemia", Greenwich Village, NY, September 9, 1955
| Snakes | |
| Minor March | |
| Jay Mac's Crib | |
| The Peck | |
| Bohemia After Dark | |
| Johnny One Note | |
| Sweet Blanche | |
| The Peck |
The Jackie McLean Quintet - The New Tradition Vol. I (Ad Lib AD 6601)
Donald Byrd, trumpet #1-5; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Ronald Tucker, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 21, 1955
| 1. 11053 | It's You Or No One |
| 2. 11054 | Blue Doll |
| 3. 11055 | Mood Malody |
| 4. 11056 | The Way You Look Tonight |
| 5. 11057 | Little Melonae |
| 6. 11058 | Lover Man |
** also released on Jubilee JLP 1064 as The Jackie McLean Quintet. on Josie JJM 3503 as Jackie McLean Quintet.
** part of Roulette RE-129 as Jackie McLean Sextet - Echoes Of An Era: Tune Up.
1956
The Jackie McLean Quintet With Donald Byrd And Elmo Hope - Lights Out! (Prestige PRLP 7035)
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Elmo Hope, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 27, 1956
| 850 | A Foggy Day |
| 851 | Kerplunk |
| 852 | Up |
| 853 | Lorraine |
| 854 | Inding |
| 855 | Lights Out |
** also released on New Jazz NJLP 8263 as Jackie McLean - Lights Out. on Prestige PRST 7757 as Jackie McLean, Donald Byrd, Elmo Hope, Doug Watkins, Arthur Taylor - Lights Out!. on Original Jazz Classics OJC-426, OJCCD-426-2.
** part of Prestige P-24076 as Jackie McLean - Contour.
The Charlie Mingus Jazz Workshop - Pithecanthropus Erectus (Atlantic LP 1237)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; J.R. Monterose, tenor sax #1-3; Mal Waldron, piano; Charlie Mingus, bass; Willie Jones, drums.
Audio-Video Studios, NYC, January 30, 1956
| 1. 1865 | Pithecanthropus Erectus: Evolution; Superiority-Complex; Decline; Destruction |
| 2. 1866 | A Foggy Day |
| 3. 1868 | Love Chant |
| 4. 1869 | Profile Of Jackie |
** also released on Atlantic SD 8809 as Charles Mingus - Pithecanthropus Erectus.
** part of Rhino R2 72871 as Charles Mingus - Passions Of A Man: The Complete Atlantic Recordings 1956-1961.
Gene Ammons - Hi Fidelity Jam Session (Prestige PRLP 7039)
Art Farmer, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Art Taylor, drums; Candido, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 23, 1956
| 880 | Happy Blues |
| 881 | The Great Lie |
| 882 | Can't We Be Friends |
| 883 | Madhouse |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7039 (later); Original Jazz Classics OJC-013, OJCCD-013-2 as Gene Ammons All Stars - The Happy Blues. on Prestige PRST 7654 as Gene Ammons - The Happy Blues (Vol. 1 Of The Gene Ammons Jam Sessions).
Jackie McLean - 4, 5 And 6 (Prestige PRLP 7048)
Donald Byrd, trumpet #3; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 13, 1956
| 1. 928 | Sentimental Journey |
| 2. 929 | Why Was I Born? |
| 3. 930 | Contour |
Donald Byrd, trumpet #2,3; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Hank Mobley, tenor sax #3; Mal Waldron, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 20, 1956
| 1. 931 | When I Fall In Love |
| 2. 932 | Abstraction |
| 3. 933 | Confirmation |
** also released on New Jazz NJLP 8279 as 4, 5 & 6. on Original Jazz Classics OJC-056, OJCCD-056-2.
** part of Prestige P-24076 as Contour.
Gene Ammons All Stars - Hi Fi Jam Session (Prestige PRLP 7060)
Donald Byrd, Art Farmer, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 13, 1956
| 940 | Jammin' With Gene |
| 941 | We'll Be Together Again |
| 942 | Not Really The Blues |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7060 (later) as Not Really The Blues. on Prestige PRST 7781 as Gene Ammons - Jammin' With Gene (Vol. 2 Of The Gene Ammons Jam Sessions). on Original Jazz Classics OJC-211, OJCCD-211-2.
Mobleys Message (Prestige PRLP 7061)
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Barry Harris, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Taylor, drums; guest: Jackie McLean, alto sax.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 20, 1956
| 936 | Au Privave |
** also released on Status ST 8311 as Hank Mobley/Donald Byrd/Jackie McLean/Barry Harris - 52nd St. Theme. on Prestige PRST 7661 as Hank Mobley's Message.
** part of Prestige P-24063 as Hank Mobley - Messages.
Farmer/Byrd - 2 Trumpets (Prestige PRLP 7062)
Donald Byrd, Art Farmer, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Barry Harris, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 3, 1956
| 950 | The Third |
| 951 | Contour |
| 954 | Dig |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-018, OJCCD-018-2.
** part of Prestige PR 7344, PRST 7344 as Art Farmer & Donald Byrd - Trumpets All Out. and Prestige P-24066 as Donald Byrd - House Of Byrd.
Jackie McLean Quintet Introducing Bill Hardman - Jackie's Pal (Prestige PRLP 7068)
Bill Hardman, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax #1-3,5,6; Mal Waldron, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 31, 1956
| 1. 969 | Sweet Doll |
| 2. 970 | Just For Marty |
| 3. 971 | Dee's Dilemma |
| 4. 972 | It Could Happen To You |
| 5. 973 | Sublues |
| 6. 974 | Steeplechase |
** also released on New Jazz NJLP 8290 as Jackie McLean - Steeplechase. on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1714, OJCCD-1714-2.
Art Blakey And His Jazz Messengers - Sessions, Live (Calliope CAL 3036)
Bill Hardman, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Sam Dockery, piano; Spanky DeBrest, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Bobby Troup, host.
KABC-TV, Stars Of Jazz #19. 1956-#19, October 29, 1956
| Cranky Spanky | |
| Gershwin Medley: Rhapsody In Blue; Summertime; Someone To Watch Over Me; The Man I Love |
same session.
| Minor March |
The Jazz Messengers - Hard Bop (Columbia CL 1040)
Bill Hardman, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Sam Dockery, piano; Spanky DeBrest, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
NYC, December 12, 1956
| CO57023 | Cranky Spanky |
| CO57024 | Stella By Starlight |
| CO57025 | Little Melonae |
| CO57027 | My Heart Stood Still |
same personnel.
NYC, December 13, 1956
| CO57030 | Stanley's Stiff Chickens |
** also released on Columbia PC 36809 as Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers - Hard Bop.
Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers - Originally (Columbia FC 38036)
Bill Hardman, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Sam Dockery, piano; Spanky DeBrest, bass; Art Blakey, drums.: same personnel.
NYC, December 12, 1956
| CO57026 | Gershwin Medley: Rhapsody In Blue; Summertime; Someone To Watch Over Me; The Man I Love |
Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers - Drum Suite (Columbia CL 1002)
Bill Hardman, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Sam Dockery, piano; Spanky DeBrest, bass; Art Blakey, drums.: same personnel.
NYC, December 13, 1956
| CO57028 | D's Dilemma |
| CO57029 | Just For Marty |
| CO57031 | Nica's Tempo |
** also released on Legacy CK 93637.
Jackie McLean - McLean's Scene (New Jazz NJLP 8212)
Bill Hardman, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 14, 1956
| 1037 | Gone With The Wind |
| 1038 | McLean's Scene |
| 1039 | Mean To Me |
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Arthur Phipps, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 15, 1957
| 1093 | Our Love Is Here To Stay |
| 1096 | Old Folks |
| 1099 | Outburst |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-098, OJCCD-098-2.
1957
Gene Ammons - Funky: Hi-Fi Jam Session (Prestige PRLP 7083)
Art Farmer, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 11, 1957
| 1054 | Pint Size |
| 1055 | King Size |
| 1056 | Funky |
| 1057 | Stella By Starlight |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-244, OJCCD-244-2.
The Jazz Messengers Featuring Art Blakey - Ritual (Pacific Jazz PJM-402)
Bill Hardman, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Sam Dockery, piano; Spanky DeBrest, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
NYC, January 14, 1957
| Sam You Made The Bridge Too Long (as Sam's Tune) | |
| Once Upon A Groove | |
| Touche |
same personnel.
NYC, February 11, 1957
| Scotch Blues | |
| Comments By Art Blakey | |
| Ritual | |
| Wake Up |
** also released on World Pacific WPM-402, WP-1275. on Pacific Jazz PJ-15 as Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers - Ritual!.
Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers/The Elmo Hope Quintet Featuring Harold Land (Pacific Jazz PJ-33)
Bill Hardman, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Sam Dockery, piano; Spanky DeBrest, bass; Art Blakey, drums.: same personnel.
NYC, January 14, 1957
| Little T (as Lil T) |
same personnel.
NYC, February 11, 1957
| Exhibit "A" |
Jackie McLean & Co. Introducing Ray Draper & Tuba (Prestige PRLP 7087)
Bill Hardman, trumpet; Ray Draper, tuba #1-3; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 8, 1957
| 1. 1078 | Flickers |
| 2. 1079 | Help |
| 3. 1080 | Minor Dream |
| 4. 1081 | Beau Jack |
| 5. 1082 | Mirage |
** also released on New Jazz NJLP 8323 as Jackie McLean And Co.. on Original Jazz Classics OJC-074, OJCCD-074-2.
Jackie McLean - Makin' The Changes (New Jazz NJLP 8231)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Arthur Phipps, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 15, 1957
| 1089 | I Hear A Rhapsody |
| 1091 | I Never Knew |
| 1097 | Bean And The Boys |
Webster Young, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Gil Coggins, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 30, 1957
| 1342 | Jackies Ghost |
| 1343 | What's New |
| 1344 | Chasin' The Bird |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-197, OJCCD-197-2.
Jackie McLean - A Long Drink Of The Blues (New Jazz NJLP 8253)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Arthur Phipps, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 15, 1957
| 1090 | Embraceable You |
| 1092 | These Foolish Things |
| 1094 | I Cover The Waterfront |
Webster Young, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Jackie McLean, alto, tenor sax; Gil Coggins, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 30, 1957
| 1345-1 | A Long Drink Of The Blues (take 1) |
| 1345-2 | A Long Drink Of The Blues (take 2) |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-253, OJCCD-253-2.
Jackie McLean - Strange Blues (Prestige PRST 7500)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Arthur Phipps, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 15, 1957
| 1095 | What's New? |
| 1098 | Strange Blues |
Webster Young, trumpet #1,2; Ray Draper, tuba #1,2; Jackie McLean, alto sax; John Meyers, piano; Bill Salter, bass; Larry Ritchie, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 12, 1957
| 1. 1313 | Disciples Love Affair |
| 2. 1314 | Millie's Pad |
| 3. 1315 | Not So Strange Blues |
** also released on Prestige (J) SMJ-6298 (mono); Original Jazz Classics OJC-354, OJCCD-354-2.
Taylor's Wailers (Prestige LP 7117)
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Charlie Rouse, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 25, 1957
| 1106 | Exhibit A |
| 1107 | Cubano Chant |
| 1108 | Well You Needn't |
| 1109 | Batland |
| 1110 | Off Minor |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-094, OJCCD-094-2.
** part of Prestige PR 7342, PRST 7342 as Charlie Rouse, Donald Byrd, Jackie McLean, Ray Bryant, Frank Foster, Arthur Taylor - Hard Cookin'.
Kenny Burrell, Jimmy Raney With Byrd, McLean, Waldron, Watkins, Taylor - 2 Guitars (Prestige PRLP 7119)
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Kenny Burrell, Jimmy Raney, guitar; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 5, 1957
| 1118 | Dead Heat |
| 1119 | Blue Duke |
| 1120 | Pivot |
| 1121 | This Way |
| 1122 | Little Melonae |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-216, OJCCD-216-2.
A Midnight Session With The Jazz Messengers (Elektra EKL-120)
Bill Hardman, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Sam Dockery, piano; Spanky De Brest, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Carl Fischer Concert Hall, NYC, March 8 and 9, 1957
| Casino | |
| The "Biddie Griddies" | |
| Potpourri | |
| Ugh! | |
| Mirage | |
| Reflections Of Buhainia |
** also released on Savoy MG-12171 as Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers. on Savoy SJL 1112, ZDS 4409 as Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers - Mirage.
Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers - Mirage (Savoy ZDS 4409)
Bill Hardman, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Sam Dockery, piano; Spanky De Brest, bass; Art Blakey, drums.: same session.
Carl Fischer Concert Hall, NYC, March 8 and 9, 1957
| Reflections Of Buhainia |
** originally released on Elektra EKL-120 as A Midnight Session With The Jazz Messengers + 1 bonus track.
A Midnight Session With The Jazz Messengers (Elektra EKL 120-X)
Bill Hardman, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Sam Dockery, piano; Spanky De Brest, bass; Art Blakey, drums.: same session.
Carl Fischer Concert Hall, NYC, March 8 and 9, 1957
| Study In Rhythm |
Ray Draper Quintet - Tuba Sounds (Prestige PRLP 7096)
Ray Draper, tuba; with Jackie McLean, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Spanky DeBreast, bass; Ben Dixon, drums; and introducing Webster Young, trumpet.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 15, 1957
| 1143 | House Of Davis |
| 1144 | Terry Anne |
| 1145 | You're My Thrill |
| 1146 | Pivot |
| 1147 | Jackie's Dolly |
| 1148 | Mimi's Interlude |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1936-2.
Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers - Tough! (Cadet LP-4049)
Bill Hardman, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Sam Dockery, piano; Spanky DeBrest, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Minneapolis, MN, circa spring 1957
| Scotch Blues | |
| Flight To Jordan | |
| Transfiguration | |
| Exhibit A | |
| Gershwin Medley: Rhapsody In Blue; Summertime; Someone To Watch Over Me; The Man I Love |
** part of Chess 2ACMJ-406 as Max Roach/Art Blakey. and Chess CH2-92511 as Max Roach, Art Blakey - Percussion Discussion.
Art Blakey And His Jazz Messengers 1957 - Second Edition (RCA Bluebird 07863 66661-2)
Bill Hardman, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Johnny Griffin, tenor sax; Sam Dockery, piano; Spanky DeBrest, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
NYC, April 8, 1957
| H4JB3338 | Off The Wall (take 5) |
| H4JB3340 | Couldn't It Be You (take 3) |
** originally released on Vik LAK 1103 as Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers - Selections From Lerner And Loewe's... + 5 bonus tracks.
Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers - A Night In Tunisia (Vik LAX 1115)
Bill Hardman, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Johnny Griffin, tenor sax; Sam Dockery, piano; Spanky DeBrest, bass; Art Blakey, drums.: same session.
NYC, April 8, 1957
| H4JB3338 | Off The Wall |
| H4JB3339 | A Night In Tunisia |
| H4JB3340 | Couldn't It Be You |
| H4JB3341 | Theory Of Art |
| H4JB3342 | Evans |
** also released on RCA Bluebird 6286-2-RB as Art Blakey - Theory Of Art.
Jammin' In Hi Fi With Gene Ammons (Prestige LP 7110)
Idrees Sulieman, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 12, 1957
| 1184 | The Twister |
| 1185 | Cattin' |
| 1186 | Pennies From Heaven |
| 1187 | Four |
** also released on Prestige LP 7176 as "The Twister". on Prestige LP 7176 (later) as The Twister. on Original Jazz Classics OJC-129, OJCCD-129-2.
Mal Waldron With Jackie McLean, John Coltrane, Idrees Sulieman, Sahib Shihab, And Bill Hardman - Mal/2 (Prestige PRLP 7111)
Bill Hardman, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Julian Euell, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 19, 1957
| 1199 | Potpourri |
| 1200 | J.M.'s Dream Doll |
| 1201 | Don't Explain |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-671-2.
** part of Prestige PR 7341, PRST 7341 as John Coltrane/Kenny Burrell/Jackie McLean/Mal Waldron - Jazz Interplay. and Prestige P-24068 as Mal Waldron - One And Two.
Mal Waldron With John Coltrane/Jackie McLean/Paul Quinichette/Frank Wess - The Dealers (Status ST 8316)
Bill Hardman, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Julian Euell, bass; Art Taylor, drums.: same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 19, 1957
| 1202 | Blue Calypso |
| 1203 | Falling In Love With Love |
** part of Prestige P-24069 as John Coltrane - Wheelin'.
Phil Woods/Gene Quill/Jackie McLean/John Jenkins/Hal McKusick - Bird Feathers (Prestige PRLP 8204)
John Jenkins, Jackie McLean, alto sax; Wade Legge, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 3, 1957
| 1240 | Bird Feathers |
** also released on New Jazz PRLP 8204; Original Jazz Classics OJC-1735, OJCCD-1735-2.
Jackie McLean/John Jenkins - Alto Madness (Prestige PRLP 7114)
John Jenkins, Jackie McLean, alto sax; Wade Legge, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.: same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 3, 1957
| 1241 | Easy Living |
| 1242 | Windy City |
| 1243 | Pondering |
| 1244 | The Lady Is A Tramp |
| 1245 | Alto Madness |
** also released on Status ST 8312 as Jackie McLean - Alto Madness. on Prestige MPP-2512 as Jackie McLean|John Jenkins - Alto Madness. on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1733, OJCCD-1733-2.
Jackie McLean - Fat Jazz (Jubilee JLP 1093)
Webster Young, cornet; Ray Draper, tuba; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Gil Coggins, piano; George Tucker, bass; Larry Ritchie, drums.
NYC, December 27, 1957
| 11107 | Filide |
| 11108 | Millie's Pad |
| 11109 | Two Sons |
| 11110 | What Good Am I Without You |
| 11111 | Tune Up |
** also released on Josie JJM 3507 as Jackie McLean.
** part of Roulette RE-129 as Jackie McLean Sextet - Echoes Of An Era: Tune Up.
1958
Sonny Clark - Cool Struttin' (Blue Note BLP 1588)
Art Farmer, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; "Philly" Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 5, 1958
| tk.1 | Blue Minor |
| tk.2 | Cool Struttin' |
| tk.5 | Sippin' At Bells |
| tk.6 | Deep Night |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81588, CDP 7 46513 2.
Sonny Clark Quintet (Blue Note (J) LNJ-70093)
Art Farmer, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; "Philly" Joe Jones, drums.: same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 5, 1958
| tk.4 | Royal Flush |
| tk.7 | Lover |
** initially scheduled on Blue Note BLP 1592.
** also released on Blue Note (J) K18P-9279 as Cool Struttin' Vol. 2. on Blue Note (J) BNJ-61016, (J) BRP-8049.
Donald Byrd - Off To The Races (Blue Note BLP 4007)
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 21, 1958
| tk.3 | Sudwest Funk |
| tk.4 | Lover Come Back To Me |
| tk.8 | Off To The Races (aka The Long Two/Four) |
| tk.10 | Paul's Pal |
| tk.12 | Down Tempo |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84007.
1959
Jackie McLean - Jackie's Bag (Blue Note BLP 4051)
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Sonny Clark, piano #2,3; Paul Chambers, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 18, 1959
| 1. tk.3 | Quadrangle |
| 2. tk.8 | Blues Inn |
| 3. tk.10 | Fidel |
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Tina Brooks, tenor sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 1, 1960
| tk.5 | Appointment In Ghana |
| tk.11 | Isle Of Java |
| tk.15 | A Ballad For Doll |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84051, CDP 7 46142 2.
Charlie Mingus - Blues & Roots (Atlantic LP 1305)
Willie Dennis, Jimmy Knepper, trombone; John Handy, Jackie McLean, alto sax; Booker Ervin, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Mal Waldron, piano #1; Horace Parlan, piano #2-6; Charles Mingus, bass; Dannie Richmond, drums.
NYC, February 4, 1959
| 1. 3346 | E's Flat, Ah's Flat Too |
| 2. 3347 | My Jelly Roll Soul |
| 3. 3348 | Tensions |
| 4. 3349 | Moanin' |
| 5. 3350 | Cryin' Blues |
| 6. 3351 | Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting |
** also released on Atlantic SD 1305.
** part of Rhino R2 72871 as Charles Mingus - Passions Of A Man: The Complete Atlantic Recordings 1956-1961.
Charles Mingus - Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting Parts 1 & 2 (Atlantic 45-5006)
Willie Dennis, Jimmy Knepper, trombone; John Handy, Jackie McLean, alto sax; Booker Ervin, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Horace Parlan, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Dannie Richmond, drums.
NYC, February 4, 1959
| 4732 | Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting Part 1 |
| 4733 | Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting Part 2 |
Charles Mingus - Passions Of A Man: The Complete Atlantic Recordings 1956-1961 (Rhino R2 72871)
Willie Dennis, Jimmy Knepper, trombone; John Handy, Jackie McLean, alto sax; Booker Ervin, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Mal Waldron, piano #1; Horace Parlan, piano #2-4; Charles Mingus, bass; Dannie Richmond, drums.
NYC, February 4, 1959
| 1. | E's Flat, Ah's Flat Too (alternate take) |
| 2. | My Jelly Roll Soul (alternate take) |
| 3. | Tensions (alternate take) |
| 4. | Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting (alternate take) |
** same as Atlantic LP 1237 entitled The Charlie Mingus Jazz Workshop - Pithecanthropus Erectus + LP 1260 entitled The Clown + LP 1305 entitled Charlie Mingus - Blues & Roots + LP 1377 entitled Charlie Mingus - Oh Yeah + LP 1416 entitled Charlie Mingus - Tonight At Noon + SD 2-3001 entitled Mingus At Antibes + 9 bonus tracks.
Mal Waldron - Left Alone (Bethlehem BCP-6045)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Julian Euell, bass; Al Dreares, drums.
NYC, February 24, 1959
| 6573 | Left Alone |
Jackie McLean - Vertigo (Blue Note LT-1085)
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Walter Davis Jr., piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Pete La Roca, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 2, 1959
| tk.5 | Formidable |
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Herbie Hancock, piano; Butch Warren, bass; Tony Williams, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 11, 1963
| tk.2 | Vertigo |
| tk.6 | Dusty Foot |
| tk.9 | Marney |
| tk.14 | Yams |
| tk.17 | Cheers |
** also released on Blue Note (J) TOCJ-50297.
Jackie McLean - New Soil (Blue Note BLP 4013)
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Walter Davis Jr., piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Pete La Roca, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 2, 1959
| tk.6 | Greasy |
| tk.8 | Sweet Cakes |
| tk.10 | Davis Cup |
| tk.13 | Minor Apprehension |
| tk.14 | Hip Strut |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84013, CDP 7 84013 2.
Walter Davis Jr. - Davis Cup (Blue Note BLP 4018)
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Walter Davis Jr., piano; Sam Jones, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 2, 1959
| tk.6 | Minor Mind |
| tk.14 | 'S Make It |
| tk.17 | Loodle-Lot |
| tk.21 | Millie's Delight |
| tk.23 | Rhumba Nhumba |
| tk.24 | Sweetness |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84018, B1-32098, CDP 7243 8 32098 2 8.
Donald Byrd - Fuego (Blue Note BLP 4026)
Donald Byrd, pocket trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Duke Pearson, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Lex Humphries, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 4, 1959
| tk.3 | Lament |
| tk.8 | Amen |
| tk.14 | Fuego |
| tk.15 | Low Life |
| tk.17 | Bup A Loup |
| tk.18 | Funky Mama |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84026, CDP 7 46534 2.
Jackie McLean - Swing, Swang, Swingin' (Blue Note BLP 4024)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 20, 1959
| tk.5 | Let's Face The Music And Dance |
| tk.10 | I Remember You |
| tk.12 | Stablemates |
| tk.17 | I Love You |
| tk.20 | What's New |
| tk.23 | I'll Take Romance |
| tk.24 | 116th And Lenox |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84024, CDP 7243 8 56582 2 8.
1960
Freddie Redd Quartet With Jackie McLean - The Music From The Connection (Blue Note BLP 4027)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Freddie Redd, piano; Mike Mattos, bass; Larry Ritchie, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 15, 1960
| tk.2 | Time To Smile |
| tk.4 | Jim Dunn's Dilemma |
| tk.10 | Wigglin' |
| tk.14 | Music Forever |
| tk.16 | Theme For Sister Salvation |
| tk.17 | Who Killed Cock Robin |
| tk.21 | O.D. |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84027, B1-89392, CDP 0777 7 89392 2 1.
** part of Mosaic MR3-124, MD2-124 as The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Freddie Redd.
Jimmy Smith - Plain Talk (Blue Note BST 84296)
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Ike Quebec, tenor sax; Jimmy Smith, organ; Quentin Warren, guitar; Donald Bailey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 22, 1960
| tk.2 | Plain Talk |
** part of Blue Note CDP 7 84269 2 as The Incredible Jimmy Smith - Open House / Plain Talk.
The Incredible Jimmy Smith - Open House (Blue Note BST 84269)
Blue Mitchell, trumpet #1,3; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Ike Quebec, tenor sax #1,3; Jimmy Smith, organ; Quentin Warren, guitar; Donald Bailey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 22, 1960
| 1. tk.3 | Sister Rebecca |
| 2. tk.4 | Embraceable You |
| 3. tk.7 | Open House |
** part of Blue Note CDP 7 84269 2 as Open House / Plain Talk.
Jackie McLean - Capuchin Swing (Blue Note BLP 4038)
Blue Mitchell, trumpet #1-4,6; Jackie McLean, alto sax #1-4,6; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 17, 1960
| 1. tk.2 | Francisco |
| 2. tk.7 | Just For Now |
| 3. tk.8 | Condition Blue |
| 4. tk.14 | Capuchin Swing |
| 5. tk.15 | Don't Blame Me |
| 6. tk.19 | On The Lion |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84038.
Lee Morgan - Leeway (Blue Note BLP 4034)
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 28, 1960
| tk.6 | Nakaniti Suite |
| tk.13 | These Are Soulful Days |
| tk.17 | The Lion And The Wolff |
| tk.18 | Midtown Blues |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84034, B1-32089, CDP 7243 8 32089 2 0.
Donald Byrd - Byrd In Flight (Blue Note BLP 4048)
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Duke Pearson, piano; Reginald Workman, bass; Lex Humphries, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 10, 1960
| tk.14 | "Bo" |
| tk.16 | My Girl Shirl |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84048, CDP 7243 8 52435 2 3.
Freddie Redd Quintet - Shades Of Redd (Blue Note BLP 4045)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Tina Brooks, tenor sax; Freddie Redd, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 13, 1960
| tk.1 | Thespian |
| tk.4 | Blues-Blues-Blues |
| tk.5 | Shadows |
| tk.6 | Swift |
| tk.9 | Ole! |
| tk.11 | Just A Ballad For My Baby |
| tk.16 | Melanie |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84045, CDP 7243 8 21738 2 3.
** part of Mosaic MR3-124, MD2-124 as The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Freddie Redd.
The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Freddie Redd (Mosaic MR3-124)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Tina Brooks, tenor sax; Freddie Redd, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.: same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 13, 1960
| tk.7 | Ole! (alternate take) |
| tk.17 | Melanie (alternate take) |
Benny Bailey, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Tina Brooks, tenor sax; Freddie Redd, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Sir John Godfrey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 17, 1961
| tk.2 | Love Lost |
| tk.6 | Somewhere |
| tk.7 | Old Spice |
| tk.11 | Blues For Betsy |
| tk.18 | Now |
| tk.20 | Cute Doot |
** also released on Mosaic MD2-124.
** same as Blue Note BLP 4027 entitled Freddie Redd Quartet With Jackie McLean - The Music From The Connection + BLP 4045 entitled Freddie Redd Quintet - Shades Of Redd + 8 bonus tracks.
Jackie McLean, Tina Brooks - Street Singer (Blue Note (J) GXF-3067)
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Tina Brooks, tenor sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 1, 1960
| tk.3 | Melonae's Dance |
| tk.6 | Medina |
| tk.12 | Street Singer |
** also released on Blue Note (J) GXK-8161.
1961 (age 30)
Jackie McLean - Bluesnik (Blue Note BLP 4067)
Freddie Hubbard, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Pete La Roca, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 8, 1961
| tk.5 | Blues Function |
| tk.7 | Cool Green |
| tk.8 | Goin' Way Blues |
| tk.15 | Torchin' |
| tk.20 | Drew's Blues |
| tk.20A | Bluesnik |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84067, CDP 7 84067 2.
Jackie McLean - Bluesnik (Blue Note CDP 7 84067 2)
Freddie Hubbard, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Pete La Roca, drums.: same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 8, 1961
| tk.11 | Goin' Way Blues (alternate take) |
| tk.13 | Torchin' (alternate take) |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4067 + 2 bonus tracks.
Jackie McLean - A Fickle Sonance (Blue Note BLP 4089)
Tommy Turrentine, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Butch Warren, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 26, 1961
| tk.1 | Enitrnerrut |
| tk.8 | Five Will Get You Ten |
| tk.9 | Subdued |
| tk.11 | A Fickle Sonance |
| tk.13 | Lost |
| tk.18 | Sundu |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84089.
Kenny Dorham And Jackie McLean - Inta Somethin' (Pacific Jazz PJ-41)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet #1,3,5; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
"The Jazz Workshop", San Francisco, CA, November 13, 1961
| 1. | Us (aka Una Mas) |
| 2. | Let's Face The Music And Dance |
| 3. | No Two People |
| 4. | Lover Man |
| 5. | San Francisco Beat |
** also released on Pacific Jazz ST-41.
1962
Jackie McLean - Let Freedom Ring (Blue Note BLP 4106)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Walter Davis Jr., piano; Herbie Lewis, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 19, 1962
| tk.6 | Melody For Melonae |
| tk.8 | I'll Keep Loving You |
| tk.12 | Rene |
| tk.13 | Omega |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84106, CDP 7 46527 2.
Kenny Dorham - Matador (United Artists UAJ 14007)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet #1-3,5; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Teddy Smith, bass; J.C. Moses, drums.
Sound Makers, NYC, April 15, 1962
| 1. (tk.7) | El Matador |
| 2. (tk.5) | Malanie Parts 1/3 |
| 3. (tk.7) | There Goes My Heart |
| 4. (tk.3) | Beautiful Love |
| 5. (tk.6) | Smile |
** also released on United Artists UAJS 15007, UAS-5631.
Jackie McLean Quintet (Blue Note (J) LNJ-80118)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Butch Warren, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 14, 1962
| tk.1 | The Three Minors |
| tk.6 | Iddy Bitty |
| tk.10 | The Way I Feel |
| tk.13 | Marilyn's Dilemma |
| tk.14 | Blues In A Jiff |
| tk.15 | Blues For Jackie |
** initially scheduled on Blue Note BLP 4116.
** also released on Blue Note (J) BRP-8035.
Jackie McLean - Tippin' The Scales (Blue Note (J) GXF-3062)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Butch Warren, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 28, 1962
| tk.5 | Nursery Blues |
| tk.11 | Rainy Blues |
| tk.16 | Tippin' The Scales |
| tk.17 | Nicely |
| tk.20 | Cabin In The Sky |
| tk.21 | Two For One |
** also released on Blue Note (J) GXK-8160, BST 84427, CDP 7 84427 2.
Jackie McLean - Tippin' The Scales (Blue Note CDP 7 84427 2)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Butch Warren, bass; Art Taylor, drums.: same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 28, 1962
| tk.8 | Two For One (alternate take 1) |
| tk.9 | Two For One (alternate take 2) |
| tk.15 | Tippin' The Scales (alternate take) |
** originally released on Blue Note (J) GXF-3062 + 3 bonus tracks.
1963
Jackie McLean - One Step Beyond (Blue Note BLP 4137)
Grachan Moncur III, trombone; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Eddie Khan, bass; Anthony Williams, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 30, 1963
| tk.3 | Frankenstein |
| tk.5 | Saturday And Sunday |
| tk.14 | Blue Rondo |
| tk.16 | Ghost Town |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84137, CDP 7 46821 2.
Jackie McLean - One Step Beyond (Blue Note CDP 7 46821 2)
Grachan Moncur III, trombone; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Eddie Khan, bass; Anthony Williams, drums.: same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 30, 1963
| tk.9 | Saturday And Sunday (alternate take) |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4137 + 1 bonus track.
Jackie McLean - Destination... Out! (Blue Note BLP 4165)
Grachan Moncur III, trombone; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Larry Ridley, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 20, 1963
| tk.4 | Esoteric |
| tk.7 | Love And Hate |
| tk.19 | Kahlil The Prophet |
| tk.24 | Riff Raff |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84165, B1-32087, CDP 7243 8 32087 2 2.
Grachan Moncur III - Evolution (Blue Note BLP 4153)
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Grachan Moncur III, trombone; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Anthony Williams, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 21, 1963
| tk.11 | Monk In Wonderland |
| tk.12 | The Coaster |
| tk.14 | Evolution |
| tk.17 | Air Raid |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84153, CDP 7 84153 2.
1964
Jackie McLean - It's Time! (Blue Note BLP 4179)
Charles Tolliver, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Herbie Hancock, piano; Cecil McBee, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 5, 1964
| 1402 tk.5 | Truth |
| 1403 tk.17 | 'Snuff |
| 1404 tk.18 | Das Dat |
| 1405 tk.24 | Revillot |
| 1406 tk.31 | Cancellation |
| 1407 tk.33 | It's Time |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84179.
Lee Morgan - Tom Cat (Blue Note LT-1058)
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Jackie McLean, alto sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 11, 1964
| tk.7 | Exotique |
| tk.8 | Tom Cat |
| tk.14 | Twice Around |
| tk.29 | Rigormortis (aka Riggormortes) |
| tk.35 | Twilight Mist |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 84446 2.
Jackie McLean - Action (Blue Note BLP 4218)
Charles Tolliver, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Cecil McBee, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 16, 1964
| 1438 tk.1 | Action |
| 1439 tk.3 | Wrong Handle |
| 1440 tk.15 | I Hear A Rhapsody |
| 1441 tk.19 | Plight |
| 1442 tk.20 | Hootnan |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84218.
1965
Jackie McLean - Right Now! (Blue Note BLP 4215)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Larry Willis, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Clifford Jarvis, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 29, 1965
| 1508 tk.2 | Right Now |
| 1509 tk.10 | Poor Eric |
| 1510 tk.15 | Christel's Time |
| 1511 tk.22 | Eco |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84215, CDP 7 84215 2.
Jackie McLean - Right Now! (Blue Note CDP 7 84215 2)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Larry Willis, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Clifford Jarvis, drums.: same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 29, 1965
| tk.3 | Right Now (alternate take) |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4215 + 1 bonus track.
Lee Morgan - Cornbread (Blue Note BLP 4222)
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Herbie Hancock, piano; Larry Ridley, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 18, 1965
| 1652 tk.2 | Our Man Higgins |
| 1653 tk.6 | Most Like Lee |
| 1654 tk.12 | Cornbread |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84222, CDP 7 84222 2.
Jackie McLean - Jacknife (Blue Note BN-LA457-H2)
Lee Morgan, trumpet #1,2,5; Charles Tolliver, trumpet #1,3,4; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Larry Willis, piano; Larry Ridley, bass; Jack DeJohnette, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 24, 1965
| 1. 1656 tk.4 | Soft Blue |
| 2. 1657 tk.7 | Climax |
| 3. 1658 tk.9 | On The Nile |
| 4. 1659 tk.11 | Jacknife |
| 5. 1660 tk.16 | Blue Fable |
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Larry Willis, piano; Don Moore, bass; Jack DeJohnette, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 18, 1966
| 1725 tk.3 | High Frequency |
| 1726 tk.8 | Jossa Bossa |
| 1727 tk.15 | Combined Effort |
| 1728 tk.20 | Moonscape |
| 1729 tk.21 | The Bull Frog |
** same as Blue Note BLP 4223 (not released) + BLP 4236 (not released) entitled High Frequency.
Lee Morgan - Infinity (Blue Note LT-1091)
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Larry Willis, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 16, 1965
| 1682 tk.1 | Infinity |
| 1683 tk.5 | Growing Pains |
| 1684 tk.17 | Miss Nettie B. |
| 1685 tk.25 | Portrait Of Doll (aka My Lady) |
| 1686 tk.26 | Zip Code |
Jackie McLean - Consequence (Blue Note LT-994)
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Harold Mabern, piano; Herbie Lewis, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 3, 1965
| 1687 tk.3 | Consequences |
| 1688 tk.4 | Bluesanova |
| 1689 tk.10 | Tolypso |
| 1690 tk.11 | Slumber (aka Soft Touch) |
| 1691 tk.12 | Vernestune (aka The Three Minors) |
| 1692 tk.16 | My Old Flame |
1966
Lee Morgan - Charisma (Blue Note BST 84312)
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Cedar Walton, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 29, 1966
| 1795 tk.4 | The Double Up |
| 1796 tk.6 | Somethin' Cute |
| 1797 tk.15 | Sweet Honey Bee |
| 1798 tk.17 | The Murphy Man |
| 1799 tk.20 | Hey Chico |
| 1800 tk.22 | Rainy Night |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59961 2 2.
Jackie McLean Quartet - Dr. Jackle (SteepleChase (D) SCC 6005)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Lamont Johnson, piano; Scott Holt, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
"The Left Bank Jazz Society", "Famous Ballroom", Baltimore, MD, December 18, 1966
| Dr. Jackle (aka Minor March) | |
| Melody For Melonae | |
| Little Melonae | |
| Closing |
** also released on SteepleChase (D) SCCD 36005.
Jackie McLean Quartet - Dr. Jackle (SteepleChase (D) SCCD 36005)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Lamont Johnson, piano; Scott Holt, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.: same session.
"The Left Bank Jazz Society", "Famous Ballroom", Baltimore, MD, December 18, 1966
| Jossa Bossa (incomplete) |
** originally released on SteepleChase (D) SCC 6005 + 1 bonus track.
Jackie McLean Quartet - Tune Up (SteepleChase (D) SCC 6023)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Lamont Johnson, piano; Scott Holt, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.: same session.
"The Left Bank Jazz Society", "Famous Ballroom", Baltimore, MD, December 18, 1966
| Tune Up | |
| I Remember You | |
| Jack's Tune | |
| Smile | |
| Closing |
** also released on SteepleChase (D) SCCD 36023.
Jackie McLean Quartet - Tune Up (SteepleChase (D) SCCD 36023)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Lamont Johnson, piano; Scott Holt, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.: same session.
"The Left Bank Jazz Society", "Famous Ballroom", Baltimore, MD, December 18, 1966
| Closing |
** originally released on SteepleChase (D) SCC 6023 + 1 bonus track.
1967
Jackie McLean - Hipnosis (Blue Note BN-LA483-J2)
Grachan Moncur III, trombone; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Lamont Johnson, piano; Scott Holt, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 3, 1967
| 1829 tk.7 | Hipnosis |
| 1830 tk.11 | Slow Poke |
| 1831 tk.21 | The Breakout |
| 1832 tk.30 | Back Home |
| 1833 tk.40 | The Reason Why |
J.J. Johnson, Howard McGhee, Max Roach, Sonny Stitt - Tribute To Charlie Parker From The Newport Jazz Festival (RCA Victor LPM-3783)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Lamont Johnson, piano; Scott Holt, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
RCA Victor's Studios, NYC, February 15, 1967
| UPA1-3860 | Embraceable You |
| UPA1-3861 | Old Folks |
Jackie McLean - New And Old Gospel (Blue Note BLP 4262)
Ornette Coleman, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Lamont Johnson, piano; Scott Holt, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 24, 1967
| 1864 tk.6 | Old Gospel |
| 1865 tk.9 | Strange As It Seems |
| 1866 tk.10 | Lifetime: Offspring; Midway; Vernzone; The Inevitable End |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84262, CDP 7243 8 53356 2 4.
Jackie McLean - 'Bout Soul (Blue Note BST 84284)
Woody Shaw, trumpet #1-3,5; Grachan Moncur III, trombone #2,3,5; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Lamont Johnson, piano; Scott Holt, bass; Rashied Ali, drums; Barbara Simmons, recitation #3.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 8, 1967
| 1. 1934 tk.3 | Big Ben's Voice |
| 2. 1935 tk.4 | Conversion Point |
| 3. 1936 tk.8 | Soul |
| 4. 1937 tk.14 | Dear Nick, Dear John |
| 5. 1938 tk.17 | Erdu |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59383 2 0.
Jackie McLean - 'Bout Soul (Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59383 2 0)
Woody Shaw, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Lamont Johnson, piano; Scott Holt, bass; Rashied Ali, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 8, 1967
| 1934 tk.2 | Big Ben's Voice (alternate take) |
** originally released on Blue Note BST 84284 + 1 bonus track.
Jack Wilson - Easterly Winds (Blue Note BST 84270)
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Garnett Brown, trombone; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Jack Wilson, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 22, 1967
| 1951 tk.4 | Frank's Tune |
| 1952 tk.11 | Easterly Winds |
| 1953 tk.16 | Nirvanna |
| 1954 tk.17 | On Children |
| 1955 tk.20 | Do It |
** also released on Blue Note 7243 4 73161 2 8.
Hank Mobley - Hi Voltage (Blue Note BST 84273)
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; John Hicks, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 9, 1967
| 1965 tk.4 | Two And One |
| 1966 tk.6 | Bossa De Luxe |
| 1967 tk.12 | High Voltage |
| 1968 tk.15 | Flirty Gerty |
| 1969 tk.16 | Advance Notice |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 84273 2.
** part of Mosaic MD8-268 as The Complete Hank Mobley Blue Note Sessions 1963-70.
Lee Morgan - The Sixth Sense (Blue Note BST 84335)
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Frank Mitchell, tenor sax; Cedar Walton, piano; Victor Sproles, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 10, 1967
| 1982 tk.7 | Anti Climax |
| 1983 tk.11 | Psychedelic |
| 1984 tk.17 | Short Count |
| 1985 tk.20 | The Sixth Sense |
| 1986 tk.22 | Afreaka (aka Mission Eternal) |
** also released on Blue Note 7243 5 22467 2 4.
Jackie McLean - Demon's Dance (Blue Note BST 84345)
Woody Shaw, trumpet, flugelhorn; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Lamont Johnson, piano; Scott Holt, bass; Jack DeJohnette, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 22, 1967
| 2009 tk.5 | Floogeh |
| 2010 tk.11 | Sweet Love Of Mine |
| 2011 tk.13? | Demon's Dance |
| 2012 tk.14? | Toy Land |
| 2013 tk.21? | Message From Trane |
| 2014 tk.22 | Boo Ann's Grand |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 84345 2.
1972 (age 41)
Jackie McLean - Live At Montmartre (SteepleChase (D) SCS 1001)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Bo Stief, bass; Alex Riel, drums.
"Jazzhus Montmartre", Copenhagen, Denmark, August 5, 1972
| Smile | |
| Das Dat | |
| Parker's Mood | |
| Closing |
** also released on SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31001.
Jackie McLean - Live At Montmartre (SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31001)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Bo Stief, bass; Alex Riel, drums.: same session.
"Jazzhus Montmartre", Copenhagen, Denmark, August 5, 1972
| Confirmation |
** originally released on SteepleChase (D) SCS 1001 + 1 bonus track.
1973
Gary Bartz, Lee Konitz, Charlie Mariano, Jackie McLean - Altissimo (Philips (J) RJ-5102)
Gary Bartz, Lee Konitz, Charlie Maliano, Jackie McLean, alto sax; Joachim Kuhn, piano; Palle Danielsson, bass; Han Bennink, drums.
Copenhagen, Denmark, July 15, 1973
| Another Hair Do | |
| Mode For Jay Mae | |
| Love Choral | |
| Fanfare | |
| Du (Rain) | |
| Hymn | |
| Telieledu Rama |
Jackie McLean Featuring Gary Bartz - Ode To Super (SteepleChase (D) SCS 1009)
Gary Bartz, Jackie McLean, alto sax; Thomas Clausen, piano; Bo Stief, bass; Alex Riel, drums.
Sound Track Studio, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 17, 1973
| Monk's Dance | |
| Ode To Super | |
| Great Rainstreet Blues | |
| Watercircle | |
| Red Cross |
** also released on SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31009.
Jackie McLean Featuring Gary Bartz - Ode To Super (SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31009)
Gary Bartz, Jackie McLean, alto sax; Thomas Clausen, piano; Bo Stief, bass; Alex Riel, drums.: same session.
Sound Track Studio, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 17, 1973
| Watercircle (take 6) | |
| Red Cross (take 1) |
** originally released on SteepleChase (D) SCS 1009 + 2 bonus tracks.
Jackie McLean - A Ghetto Lullaby (SteepleChase (D) SCS 1013)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Alex Riel, drums.
2F, Jazzhus Montmartre, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 18, 1973
| Jack's Tune |
same personnel.
2F, Jazzhus Montmartre, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 19, 1973
| Mode For Jay Mac | |
| Where Is Love | |
| Callin' | |
| A Ghetto Lullaby |
** also released on SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31013.
Jackie McLean Featuring Dexter Gordon Vol. 1 - The Meeting (SteepleChase (D) SCS 1006)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Dexter Gordon, tenor sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Alex Riel, drums.
"Jazzhus Montmartre", Copenhagen, Denmark, July 20, 1973
| Introduction By Jackie McLean | |
| All Clean |
same personnel.
"Jazzhus Montmartre", Copenhagen, Denmark, July 21, 1973
| Rue De La Harpe | |
| Sunset | |
| On The Trail |
** also released on SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31006.
** part of SteepleChase (D) SCCD 37001/2 as Montmartre Summit 1973.
Jackie McLean Featuring Dexter Gordon Vol. 1 - The Meeting (SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31006)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Dexter Gordon, tenor sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Alex Riel, drums.: same session.
"Jazzhus Montmartre", Copenhagen, Denmark, July 21, 1973
| Callin' |
** originally released on SteepleChase (D) SCS 1006 + 1 bonus track.
Jackie McLean Feat. Dexter Gordon Vol. 2 - The Source (SteepleChase (D) SCS 1020)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Dexter Gordon, tenor sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Alex Riel, drums.: same personnel.
"Jazzhus Montmartre", Copenhagen, Denmark, July 20, 1973
| Half Nelson | |
| I Can't Get Started |
same personnel.
"Jazzhus Montmartre", Copenhagen, Denmark, July 21, 1973
| Another Hair-Do | |
| Dexter Digs In | |
| The Theme |
** also released on SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31020.
** part of SteepleChase (D) SCCD 37001/2 as Montmartre Summit 1973.
Jackie McLean Feat. Dexter Gordon Vol. 2 - The Source (SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31020)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Dexter Gordon, tenor sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Alex Riel, drums.: same personnel.
"Jazzhus Montmartre", Copenhagen, Denmark, July 20, 1973
| On The Trail | |
| The Theme |
** originally released on SteepleChase (D) SCS 1020 + 2 bonus tracks.
Sonny Rollins Quintet/Jackie McLean Quintet In Concert - Chateauvallon 1973 - The <<Jazz>> Collection (Editoriale Pantheon (It) JCD 04)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Rene McLean, tenor sax; Hilton Ruiz, piano; James Benjamin, bass; Michael Carvin, drums.
live in Chateauvallon, France, August 21, 1973
| Jack's Tune |
1974
Jackie McLean & Michael Carvin - Antiquity (SteepleChase (D) SCS 1028)
Jackie McLean, alto sax, temple blacks, bells, bamboo flute, voices, kalimba, piano, percussion; Michael Garvin, drums, temple blacks, bells, bamboo flute, voices, kalimba, percussion.
Tocano Studio, Copenhagen, Denmark, August 16, 1974
| The Tob | |
| Antiquity: The Hump | |
| Antiquity: The Slaveship | |
| Antiquity: The Hunter And His Game; The Crossing | |
| Long Go Bye (as Gong Go Lye) | |
| Ti Ti | |
| Down In The Bottom | |
| Da I Comalee Ah |
** also released on SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31028.
Jackie McLean & The Cosmic Brotherhood - New York Calling (SteepleChase (D) SCS 1023)
Billy Skinner, trumpet; Jackie McLean, tenor sax; Rene McLean, tenor, alto, soprano sax; Billy Gault, piano; James "Fish" Benjamin, bass; Michael Carvin, drums.
Minot Sound, White Plains, NY, October 30, 1974
| New York Calling | |
| Star Dancer | |
| Camel Driver | |
| Some Other Time | |
| Adrian's Dance |
** also released on SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31023.
Jackie McLean & The Cosmic Brotherhood - New York Calling (SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31023)
Billy Skinner, trumpet; Jackie McLean, tenor sax; Rene McLean, tenor, alto, soprano sax; Billy Gault, piano; James "Fish" Benjamin, bass; Michael Carvin, drums.: same session.
Minot Sound, White Plains, NY, October 30, 1974
| New York Calling (take 3) |
** originally released on SteepleChase (D) SCS 1023 + 1 bonus track.
1976
Mal Waldron, Jackie McLean - Like Old Time (Victor (J) SMJ-6137)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Isao Suzuki, bass #1,2,4-6; Billy Higgins, drums #1,2,4-6.
Tokyo, Japan, April 12, 1976
| 1. | J.M.'s Dream Doll |
| 2. | I Loves You, Porgy |
| 3. | I'm A Fool To Want You |
| 4. | Blues For Matsuura |
| 5. | No More |
| 6. | Left Alone |
1977
Art Farmer - Live In Tokyo (CTI (J) GP-3116)
Art Farmer, flugelhorn; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Cedar Walton, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
"Yubin Chokin Hall", Tokyo, Japan, April 27, 1977
| Constellation | |
| What's New | |
| In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning | |
| Love Letters | |
| Moving Out |
** initially scheduled on CTI CTI 7089.
1978
Jackie McLean With The Great Jazz Trio - New Wine In Old Bottles (East Wind (J) EW-8057)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Hank Jones, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Tony Williams, drums.
Sound Ideas Studios, NYC, April 6 and 7, 1978
| Appointment In Ghana Again | |
| It Never Entered My Mind | |
| 'Round About Midnight | |
| Little Melonae Again | |
| Bein' Green | |
| Confirmation |
** also released on East Wind (J) 18PJ-1002; Inner City IC 6029.
Jackie McLean - Monuments (RCA AFL1-3230)
Mark Markowitz, Marvin Stamm, trumpet, flugelhorn #3,5,7; Sam Burtis, Urbie Green, trombone #3,5,7; Phil Bodner, flute, alto flute #3,5,7; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Lou Marini, alto sax #3,5,7; Harry Lookofsky, violin #1,4; Clifford Carter, keyboards, Minimoog, Oberheim polyphonic synthesizer; Hiram Bullock, guitar; Mark Egan, electric bass; Will Lee, electric bass #6; Steve Jordan, drums; Sammy Figueroa, congas, percussion; Lani Groves, Yvonne Lewis, Yolanda McCullough, background vocal #3,5,6; Gordon Gordy, Paul Griffin, Zach Sanders, background vocal #4,6; Mitch Farber, composer, arranger, producer.
RCA Studios, NYC, November, 1978-January, 1979
| 1. | Monuments |
| 2. | On The Slick Side |
| 3. | They All Seem To Disappear |
| 4. | Gotta Get A Piece Of Your Soul |
| 5. | Long-Time Lover |
| 6. | Dr. Jackyll And Mr. Funk |
| 7. | The Molimo |
1985 (age 54)
Various Artists - One Night With Blue Note Volume 2 (Blue Note BT 85114)
Woody Shaw, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Cecil McBee, bass; Jack DeJohnette, drums.
"Town Hall", NYC, February 22, 1985
| Appointment In Ghana | |
| Passion Dance | |
| Blues On The Corner |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 46148 2.
McCoy Tyner & Jackie McLean - It's About Time (Blue Note BT 85102)
Jon Faddis, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Al Foster, drums.
Right Track Recording, NYC, April 6 and 7, 1985
| Spur Of The Moment | |
| Hip-Toe |
Jackie McLean, alto sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Marcus Miller, bass; Al Foster, drums; Steve Thornton, percussion.
Right Track Recording, NYC, April 7, 1985
| It's About Time |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 46291 2.
1986
Mal Waldron, Jackie McLean - Left Alone '86 (Paddle Wheel (J) K28P-6453)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Herbie Lewis, bass; Eddie Moore, drums.
"Gotanda U-Port Kan'i Hoken Hall", Tokyo, Japan, September 1, 1986
| Left Alone | |
| God Bless The Child | |
| All Of Me | |
| The Cat Walk | |
| Lover Man | |
| Minor Pulsation | |
| Good Morning, Heartache | |
| Super Okra Blues |
** also released on Paddle Wheel (J) K32Y-6167, 240E-6814.
Mal Waldron, Jackie McLean - Left Alone '86 (Paddle Wheel (J) K32Y-6167)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Herbie Lewis, bass; Eddie Moore, drums.: same session.
"Gotanda U-Port Kan'i Hoken Hall", Tokyo, Japan, September 1, 1986
| Left Alone (alternate take) |
** originally released on Paddle Wheel (J) K28P-6453 + 1 bonus track.
1988
The Jackie McLean Quintet Featuring Rene McLean - Dynasty (Triloka Records 320181-2)
Jackie McLean, alto sax #1-7,9,10; Rene McLean, tenor, soprano sax, flute; Hotep Idris Galeta, piano; Nat Reeves, bass; Cal Allen, drums.
Paramount Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA, November 5, 1988
| 1. | Five |
| 2. | Bird Lives |
| 3. | House Is Not A Home |
| 4. | Third World Express |
| 5. | Dance Little Mandissa |
| 6. | J. Mac's Dynasty |
| 7. | Knot The Blues |
| 8. | Zimbabwe |
| 9. | King Tut's Strut |
| 10. | Muti-Woman |
1989
Various Artists - Birdology: Live At The TBB Jazz Festival Vol. 1 (Verve (F) 841 132-2)
Don Sickler, trumpet, leader; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Johnny Griffin, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.
"Theatre De Boulogne-Billancourt", Boulogne, France, June 7, 1989
| Bird Lives | |
| Yardbird Suite | |
| Parker's Mood | |
| Chasin' The Bird | |
| Big Foot | |
| Donna Lee |
Various Artists - Birdology: Live At The TBB Jazz Festival Vol. 2 (Verve (F) 841 133-2)
Don Sickler, trumpet, leader; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Johnny Griffin, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.: same session.
"Theatre De Boulogne-Billancourt", Boulogne, France, June 7, 1989
| Shaw 'Nuff | |
| Billie's Bounce | |
| Relaxin' At Camarillo | |
| Don't Blame Me | |
| Scrapple From The Apple | |
| Dewey Square | |
| Big Foot (2nd version) |
The Paris All Stars - Homage To Charlie Parker (A&M 75021 5300-2)
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal #1-6,8,9; Jackie McLean, Phil Woods, alto sax; Stan Getz, tenor sax #1-6,8,9; Milt Jackson, vibes #1-6,8,9; Hank Jones, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Max Roach, drums.
"La Grande Halle", La Villette, Paris, France, June 15, 1989
| 1. | Steeplechase (Birks' Works) |
| 2. | Warm Valley |
| 3. | Drummers' Sweet: The Third Eye; Billy The Kid; The Drum Also Waltzes |
| 4. | Old Folks |
| 5. | Yardbird Suite |
| 6. | Con Alma |
| 7. | Cherokee |
| 8. | A Night In Tunisia |
| 9. | Oo-Pa-Pa-Da |
Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers - The Art Of Jazz (IN+OUT Records (G) IOR CD 77028-2)
Brian Lynch, trumpet; Frank Lacy, trombone; Donald Harrison, alto sax; Javon Jackson, tenor sax; Geoff Keezer, piano; Essiet Okon Essiet as Essiet Okun Essiet, bass; Art Blakey, drums; + Terence Blanchard, Freddie Hubbard, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Benny Golson, Wayne Shorter, tenor sax; Walter Davis Jr., piano; Buster Williams, bass; Roy Haynes, drums; Michele Hendricks, vocal.
"Leverkusen Jazz Festival", West Germany, October 9, 1989
| Two Of A Kind | |
| Moanin' | |
| Along Care Betty | |
| Lester Left Town | |
| Mr. Blakey | |
| Drum Duo | |
| Blues March | |
| Buhaina's Valediction | |
| interview |
1990
Abbey Lincoln - The World Is Falling Down (Verve 843 476-2)
Clark Terry, trumpet, flugelhorn; Jerry Dogion, Jackie McLean, alto sax; Allen-Jean Mery, piano; Charlie Haden, bass; Billy Higgins, drums; Abbey Lincoln, vocal; Ron Carter, arranger.
NYC, February 21, 22 and 27, 1990
| The World Is Falling Down | |
| First Song | |
| You Must Believe In Spring And Love | |
| I Got Thunder And It Rings | |
| How High The Moon | |
| When Love Was You And Me | |
| Hi-Fly | |
| Love For Life |
1991 (age 60)
The Jackie McLean Quintet Featuring Rene McLean - Rites Of Passage (Triloka Records 320188-2)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Rene McLean, tenor, alto, soprano sax; Hotep Idris Galeta, piano; Nat Reeves, bass; Cal Allen, drums; with guest: Lenny Castro, percussion #3,6.
Soundworks West, Hollywood, CA, January 29 and 30, 1991
| 1. | A Calling |
| 2. | My Lady (Portrait Of Doll) |
| 3. | Destiny's Romance |
| 4. | Cyclical |
| 5. | Morning Prayer |
| 6. | Rites Of Passage |
| 7. | Naima's Tone Poem |
| 8. | Firesign |
| 9. | Yesterday's Blues Tomorrow |
| 10. | Rendezvous In Congo Square |
Jackie McLean - The Jackie Mac Attack Live (Birdology (F) 519 270-2)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Hotep Idris Galeta, piano; Nat Reeves, bass; Carl Allen, drums.
"Hnita Hoeve Jazz Club", Heist-op-den-Berg, Belgium, April 2, 1991
| Cyclical | |
| Song For My Queen | |
| Dance Little Mandissa | |
| Minor March | |
| 'Round Midnight | |
| Five |
** also released on Verve 314 519 270-2; Birdology (F) FDM 37022-2.
Miles Davis - Black Devil (Beech Marten (It) BM 053/2)
Miles Davis, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Steve Grossman, tenor sax; Chick Corea, electric piano; Dave Holland, bass; Al Foster, drums.
"La Grande Halle De La Villette", Paris, France, July 10, 1991
| Out Of The Blue; Dig |
Miles Davis, trumpet; Bill Evans, soprano sax; Kenny Garrett, Jackie McLean, alto sax; Steve Grossman, tenor sax; Chick Corea, electric piano; Deron Johnson, synthesizer; John McLaughlin, John Scofield, guitar; Joe "Foley" McCreary, lead bass; Dave Holland, bass; Darryl Jones, Richard Patterson, electric bass; Al Foster, Ricky Wellman, drums.
| Jean Pierre |
1992
Dizzy Gillespie - To Bird With Love (Telarc CD-83307)
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Paquito D'Rivera, Jackie McLean, alto sax; Danilo Perez, piano; George Mraz, bass; Lewis Nash, Kenny Washington, drums; Bobby McFerrin, vocal.
"Blue Note", NYC, January 25, 1992
| Oo Pa Pa Da | |
| Diamond Jubilee Blues | |
| The Theme |
Jackie McLean - Rhythm Of The Earth (Birdology (F) 513 916-2)
Roy Hargrove, trumpet; Steve Davis, trombone; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Steve Nelson, vibes; Alan Jay Palmer, piano; Nat Reeves, bass; Eric McPherson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 12 and 13, 1992
| Rhythm Of The Earth | |
| For Hofsa | |
| Sirius System | |
| The Explorers | |
| Oh Children Rise | |
| Osyris Returns | |
| The Collective Expression | |
| Dark Castle |
** also released on Antilles 314 517 075-2; Birdology (F) FDM 37009-2.
1994
Various Artists - Carnegie Hall Salutes The Jazz Masters - Verve 50th Anniversary (Verve 314 523 150-2)
Roy Hargrove, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, trombone #2; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Joe Henderson, tenor sax #2; Stephen Scott, piano #1; Herbie Hancock, Hank Jones, piano #2; Kenny Burrell, guitar #2; Pat Metheny, electric guitar #1; Christian McBride, bass; Ray Brown, bass #2; Al Foster, drums #1; Kenny Washington, drums #2.
"Carnegie Hall", NYC, April 6, 1994
| 1. | The Eternal Triangle |
| 2. | Now's The Time |
1996
Jackie McLean Meets Junko Onishi - Hat Trick (Somethin' Else (J) TOCJ-5581)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Junko Onishi, piano; Nat Reeves, bass; Lewis Nash, drums.
The Power Station, NYC, January 28-31, 1996
| Little Melonae | |
| A Cottage For Sale | |
| Solar | |
| Bags' Groove | |
| Will You Still Be Mine | |
| Left Alone | |
| Jackie's Hat | |
| Sentimental Journey | |
| Bluesnik |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7243 8 38363 2 1; Somethin' Else (J) TOCJ-95031.
1997
Jackie McLean Septet - Fire And Love (Somethin' Else (J) TOCJ-5590)
Raymond Williams, trumpet, flugelhorn; Steve Davis, trombone; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Rene McLean, tenor sax, flute; Alan Jay Palmer, piano; Phil Bowler, bass; Eric McPherson, drums.
Avatar Studios, NYC, July 13 and 15, 1997
| Mr. E | |
| Beautiful Majestic One | |
| Optimism | |
| I Found You | |
| The Griot | |
| Excursions | |
| Cryptography | |
| Entrapment | |
| Rites Of Passage |
Llew Mathews Trio Featuring Jackie McLean - Nathalie (Key'stone (J) VACY-1022)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Llew Mathews, piano; Stan Gilbert, bass; Albert Heath, drums.
West World Recording Studio, Los Angeles, CA, October 7 and 8, 1997
| Dark Eyes | |
| My Funny Valentine |
** also released on Key'stone (J) VACY-3014.
1999
Jackie McLean - Nature Boy (Somethin' Else (J) TOCJ-68045)
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Cedar Walton, piano; David Williams, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
Avatar Studios, NYC, June 12 and 13, 1999
| You Don't Know What Love Is | |
| Nature Boy | |
| I Can't Get Started | |
| What Is This Thing Called Love | |
| I Fall In Love Too Easily | |
| Smoke Gets In Your Eyes | |
| Star Eyes | |
| A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square |