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 1956
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 Miles Davis/Stan Getz/Gerry Mulligan/Lee Konitz/Sonny Rollins/Zoot Sims - Conception, Prestige PRLP 7013 (later) in 1956+; Original Jazz Classics OJC-1726 in 1989, OJCCD-1726-2 in 1990.
Miles Davis Featuring Sonny Rollins - Dig Prestige PRLP 7012 1956
same session.
Apex Studios, NYC, October 5, 1951
| 229 | Out Of The Blue |
| 230 | Denial |
| 231 | Bluing |
| 232 | Dig |
** also released on Diggin' With The Miles Davis Sextet, Prestige PRLP 7281 in 1963, PRST 7281 in 1963. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-005 in 1982, OJCCD-005-2 in 1987.
1952
Miles Davis And His All Stars - Rare Broadcast Performances Ozone 8 1970s
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 1955
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) in 1966.
Miles Davis Volume 1 Blue Note CDP 7 81501 2 1988
same session.
WOR Studios, NYC, May 9, 1952
| BN429-2 tk.5 | Chance It (alternate take) |
Miles Davis Volume 2 Blue Note BLP 1502 1956
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) in 1968.
Miles Davis - Enigma Blue Note BN 5071 2014
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 1956
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 Miles Davis - Odyssey!, Prestige PRST 7540 in 1968. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-012 in 1982, OJCCD-012-2 in 1989.
George Wallington Quintet At The Bohemia Featuring The Peck Progressive PLP 1001 1956
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 The George Wallington Quintet Live! At Cafe Bohemia/1955, Prestige PRST 7820 in 1970. and on The George Wallington Quintet Live! At Cafe Bohemia, Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1813-2 in 1992.
The George Wallington Quintet Live! At Cafe Bohemia Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1813-2 1992
same session.
Cafe Bohemia, Greenwich Village, NY, September 9, 1955
| Minor March (alternate) |
** originally released on George Wallington Quintet At The Bohemia Featuring The Peck, Progressive PLP 1001 in 1956 + 1 bonus track.
George Wallington Quintet At The Bohemia Featuring The Peck (fuchsia) Overseas (J) ULS-1860-V 1976
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 1985
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 |
Presenting... Jackie McLean - The New Tradition Ad Lib ADL 6601 1955
Donald Byrd, trumpet #1-5; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Douglas 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 (alto sax solo) |
** also released on The Jackie McLean Quintet, Jubilee JLP 1064 in 1958, JGM 1064 in 1959. and on Jackie McLean Quintet, Josie Jazz Series JJM-3503 in 1962, JJS-3503 in 1962.
** part of Jackie McLean Sextet - Echoes Of An Era: Tune Up, Roulette RE-129 in 1976.
1956
The Jackie McLean Quintet With Donald Byrd And Elmo Hope - Lights Out! Prestige PRLP 7035 1956
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 Jackie McLean - Lights Out, New Jazz NJLP 8263 in 1962. and on Jackie McLean, Donald Byrd, Elmo Hope, Doug Watkins, Arthur Taylor - Lights Out!, Prestige PRST 7757 in 1970. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-426 in 1990, OJCCD-426-2 in 1990.
** part of Jackie McLean - Contour, Prestige P-24076 in 1977.
The Charlie Mingus Jazz Workshop - Pithecanthropus Erectus Atlantic LP 1237 1956
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 Charles Mingus - Pithecanthropus Erectus, Atlantic SD 8809 in 1981.
** part of Charles Mingus - Passions Of A Man: The Complete Atlantic Recordings 1956-1961, Rhino R2 72871 in 1997.
Gene Ammons - Hi Fidelity Jam Session Prestige PRLP 7039 1956
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 Gene Ammons All Stars - The Happy Blues, Prestige PRLP 7039 (later) in 1957+; Original Jazz Classics OJC-013 in 1982, OJCCD-013-2 in 1991. and on Gene Ammons - The Happy Blues (Vol. 1 Of The Gene Ammons Jam Sessions), Prestige PRST 7654 in 1969.
Jackie McLean - 4, 5 And 6 Prestige PRLP 7048 1956
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 4, 5 & 6, New Jazz NJLP 8279 in 1963. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-056 in 1983, OJCCD-056-2 in 1991.
** part of Contour, Prestige P-24076 in 1977.
Gene Ammons All Stars - Hi Fi Jam Session Prestige PRLP 7060 1956
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 Not Really The Blues, Prestige PRLP 7060 (later) in 1961+. and on Gene Ammons - Jammin' With Gene (Vol. 2 Of The Gene Ammons Jam Sessions), Prestige PRST 7781 in 1970. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-211 in 1986, OJCCD-211-2 in 1991.
Mobleys Message Prestige PRLP 7061 1956
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 Hank Mobley/Donald Byrd/Jackie McLean/Barry Harris - 52nd St. Theme, Status ST 8311 in 1965. and on Hank Mobley's Message, Prestige PRST 7661 in 1969.
** part of Hank Mobley - Messages, Prestige P-24063 in 1976.
Farmer/Byrd - 2 Trumpets Prestige PRLP 7062 1956
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 in 1982, OJCCD-018-2 in 1992.
** part of Art Farmer & Donald Byrd - Trumpets All Out, Prestige PR 7344 in 1964, PRST 7344 in 1964. and of Donald Byrd - House Of Byrd, Prestige P-24066 in 1976.
Jackie McLean Quintet Introducing Bill Hardman - Jackie's Pal Prestige PRLP 7068 1956
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 Jackie McLean - Steeplechase, New Jazz NJLP 8290 in 1963. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1714 in 1986, OJCCD-1714-2 in 1991.
Art Blakey And His Jazz Messengers - Sessions, Live Calliope CAL 3036 1976
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 1957
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 Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers - Hard Bop, Columbia PC 36809 in 1980.
Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers - Originally Columbia FC 38036
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 1957
same personnel.
NYC, December 13, 1956
| CO57028 | D's Dilemma |
| CO57029 | Just For Marty |
| CO57031 | Nica's Tempo |
** also released on Legacy CK 93637 in 2005.
Jackie McLean - McLean's Scene New Jazz NJLP 8212 1959
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 in 1984, OJCCD-098-2 in 1991.
1957
Gene Ammons - Funky: Hi-Fi Jam Session Prestige PRLP 7083 1957
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 in 1986, OJCCD-244-2 in 1992.
The Jazz Messengers Featuring Art Blakey - Ritual Pacific Jazz PJM-402 1957
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 in 1958, WP-1275 in 1959. and on Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers - Ritual!, Pacific Jazz PJ-15 in 1961.
Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers/The Elmo Hope Quintet Featuring Harold Land Pacific Jazz PJ-33 1962
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 1957
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 Jackie McLean And Co., New Jazz NJLP 8323 in 1965. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-074 in 1983, OJCCD-074-2 in 1992.
Jackie McLean - Makin' The Changes New Jazz NJLP 8231 1960
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 in 1985, OJCCD-197-2 in 1992.
Jackie McLean - A Long Drink Of The Blues New Jazz NJLP 8253 1961
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 in 1986, OJCCD-253-2 in 1994.
Jackie McLean - Strange Blues Prestige PRST 7500 1967
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) in 1981; Original Jazz Classics OJC-354 in 1989, OJCCD-354-2 in 1989.
Taylor's Wailers Prestige LP 7117 1957
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 in 1984, OJCCD-094-2 in 1992.
** part of Charlie Rouse, Donald Byrd, Jackie McLean, Ray Bryant, Frank Foster, Arthur Taylor - Hard Cookin', Prestige PR 7342 in 1964, PRST 7342 in 1964.
Kenny Burrell, Jimmy Raney With Byrd, McLean, Waldron, Watkins, Taylor - 2 Guitars Prestige PRLP 7119 1957
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 in 1986, OJCCD-216-2 in 1992.
A Midnight Session With The Jazz Messengers Elektra EKL-120 1957
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 Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers, Savoy MG-12171 in 1960. and on Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers - Mirage, Savoy SJL 1112 in 1977, ZDS 4409 in 1988.
Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers - Mirage Savoy ZDS 4409 1988
same session.
Carl Fischer Concert Hall, NYC, March 8 and 9, 1957
| Reflections Of Buhainia |
** originally released on A Midnight Session With The Jazz Messengers, Elektra EKL-120 in 1957 + 1 bonus track.
A Midnight Session With The Jazz Messengers Elektra EKL 120-X 1958
same session.
Carl Fischer Concert Hall, NYC, March 8 and 9, 1957
| Study In Rhythm |
Ray Draper Quintet - Tuba Sounds Prestige PRLP 7096 1957
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 in 2000.
Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers - Tough! Cadet LP-4049 1966
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 Max Roach/Art Blakey, Chess 2ACMJ-406 in 1976. and of Max Roach, Art Blakey - Percussion Discussion, Chess CH2-92511 in 1984.
Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers - A Night In Tunisia Vik LX-1115 1958
Bill Hardman, trumpet; Jackie McLean as Ferris Bender, alto sax; John Griffin, tenor sax; Sam Dockery, piano; Jimmy De Brest, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Art Blakey, arranger, conductor.
RCA Victor Studio No. 3, 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 Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers - Theory Of Art, RCA Bluebird 6286-1-RB in 1987, 6286-2-RB in 1987.
Art Blakey & His Jazz Messengers 1957 - Second Edition Bluebird 07863-66661-2 1995
same session.
RCA Victor Studio No. 3, NYC, April 8, 1957
| Off The Wall (take 5) | |
| Couldn't It Be You? (take 3) |
** originally released on Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers - Selections From Lerner And Loewe's..., Vik LX-1103 in 1957 + 5 bonus tracks.
Jammin' In Hi Fi With Gene Ammons Prestige LP 7110 1957
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 "The Twister", Prestige LP 7176 in 1960. and on The Twister, Prestige LP 7176 (later) in 1961+. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-129 in 1984, OJCCD-129-2 in 1992.
Mal Waldron With Jackie McLean, John Coltrane, Idrees Sulieman, Sahib Shihab, And Bill Hardman - Mal/2 Prestige PRLP 7111 1957
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 in 1991.
** part of John Coltrane/Kenny Burrell/Jackie McLean/Mal Waldron - Jazz Interplay, Prestige PR 7341 in 1964, PRST 7341 in 1964. and of Mal Waldron - One And Two, Prestige P-24068 in 1976.
Mal Waldron With John Coltrane/Jackie McLean/Paul Quinichette/Frank Wess - The Dealers Status ST 8316 1965
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 19, 1957
| 1202 | Blue Calypso |
| 1203 | Falling In Love With Love |
** part of John Coltrane - Wheelin', Prestige P-24069 in 1977.
Phil Woods/Gene Quill/Jackie McLean/John Jenkins/Hal McKusick - Bird Feathers Prestige PRLP 8204 1958
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 in 1958+; Original Jazz Classics OJC-1735 in 1989, OJCCD-1735-2 in 1989.
Jackie McLean/John Jenkins - Alto Madness Prestige PRLP 7114 1957
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 Jackie McLean - Alto Madness, Status ST 8312 in 1965. and on Jackie McLean|John Jenkins - Alto Madness, Prestige MPP-2512 in 1981. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1733 in 1989, OJCCD-1733-2 in 1989.
Jackie McLean - Fat Jazz Jubilee JLP 1093 1958
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 Jackie McLean, Josie Jazz Series JJM-3507 in 1963.
** part of Jackie McLean Sextet - Echoes Of An Era: Tune Up, Roulette RE-129 in 1976.
1958
Sonny Clark - Cool Struttin' Blue Note BLP 1588 1958
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 in 1967, CDP 7 46513 2 in 1987.
Sonny Clark Quintet Blue Note (J) LNJ-70093
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 Cool Struttin' Vol. 2, Blue Note (J) K18P-9279 in 1983. and on Blue Note (J) BNJ-61016 in 1985, (J) BRP-8049 in 1994.
Donald Byrd - Off To The Races Blue Note BLP 4007 1959
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 in 1966.
1959
Jackie McLean - Jackie's Bag Blue Note BLP 4051 1961
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 in 1970, CDP 7 46142 2 in 1987.
Charlie Mingus - Blues & Roots Atlantic LP 1305 1960
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 in 1960.
** part of Charles Mingus - Passions Of A Man: The Complete Atlantic Recordings 1956-1961, Rhino R2 72871 in 1997.
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 1997
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 The Charlie Mingus Jazz Workshop - Pithecanthropus Erectus, Atlantic LP 1237 in 1956 + The Clown, LP 1260 in 1957 + Charlie Mingus - Blues & Roots, LP 1305 in 1960 + Charlie Mingus - Oh Yeah, LP 1377 in 1962 + Charlie Mingus - Tonight At Noon, LP 1416 in 1965 + Mingus At Antibes, SD 2-3001 in 1980 + 9 bonus tracks.
Mal Waldron - Left Alone Bethlehem BCP-6045 1960
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 1980
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 in 2012.
Jackie McLean - New Soil Blue Note BLP 4013 1959
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 in 1959, CDP 7 84013 2 in 1988.
Walter Davis Jr. - Davis Cup Blue Note BLP 4018 1960
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 in 1995, CDP 7243 8 32098 2 8 in 1995.
Donald Byrd - Fuego Blue Note BLP 4026 1960
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 in 1961, CDP 7 46534 2 in 1987.
Jackie McLean - Swing, Swang, Swingin' Blue Note BLP 4024 1960
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 in 1997.
1960
Freddie Redd Quartet With Jackie McLean - The Music From The Connection Blue Note BLP 4027 1960
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 in 1960, B1-89392 in 1994, CDP 0777 7 89392 2 1 in 1994.
** part of The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Freddie Redd, Mosaic MR3-124 in 1989, MD2-124 in 1989.
Jimmy Smith - Plain Talk Blue Note BST 84296 1968
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 The Incredible Jimmy Smith - Open House / Plain Talk, Blue Note CDP 7 84269 2 in 1992.
The Incredible Jimmy Smith - Open House Blue Note BST 84269 1968
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 Open House / Plain Talk, Blue Note CDP 7 84269 2 in 1992.
Jackie McLean - Capuchin Swing Blue Note BLP 4038 1960
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 1961
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 in 1995, CDP 7243 8 32089 2 0 in 1995.
Donald Byrd - Byrd In Flight Blue Note BLP 4048 1961
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 in 1996.
Freddie Redd Quintet - Shades Of Redd Blue Note BLP 4045 1961
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 in 1998.
** part of The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Freddie Redd, Mosaic MR3-124 in 1989, MD2-124 in 1989.
The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Freddie Redd Mosaic MR3-124 1989
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 in 1989.
** same as Freddie Redd Quartet With Jackie McLean - The Music From The Connection, Blue Note BLP 4027 in 1960 + Freddie Redd Quintet - Shades Of Redd, BLP 4045 in 1961 + 8 bonus tracks.
Jackie McLean, Tina Brooks - Street Singer Blue Note (J) GXF-3067 1980
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 in 1981.
1961 (age 30)
Jackie McLean - Bluesnik Blue Note BLP 4067 1962
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 in 1962, CDP 7 84067 2 in 1989.
Jackie McLean - Bluesnik Blue Note CDP 7 84067 2 1989
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 in 1962 + 2 bonus tracks.
Jackie McLean - A Fickle Sonance Blue Note BLP 4089 1962
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 in 1962.
Kenny Dorham And Jackie McLean - Inta Somethin' Pacific Jazz PJ-41 1962
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 in 1962.
1962
Jackie McLean - Let Freedom Ring Blue Note BLP 4106 1963
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 in 1963, CDP 7 46527 2 in 1987.
Kenny Dorham - Matador United Artists UAJ 14007 1962
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 in 1962, UAS-5631 in 1972.
Jackie McLean Quintet Blue Note (J) LNJ-80118 1976
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 in 1991.
Jackie McLean - Tippin' The Scales Blue Note (J) GXF-3062 1979
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 in 1980, BST 84427 in 1984, CDP 7 84427 2 in 1989.
Jackie McLean - Tippin' The Scales Blue Note CDP 7 84427 2 1989
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 in 1979 + 3 bonus tracks.
1963
Jackie McLean - One Step Beyond Blue Note BLP 4137 1963
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 in 1963, CDP 7 46821 2 in 1987.
Jackie McLean - One Step Beyond Blue Note CDP 7 46821 2 1987
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 in 1963 + 1 bonus track.
Jackie McLean - Destination... Out! Blue Note BLP 4165 1964
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 in 1964, B1-32087 in 1995, CDP 7243 8 32087 2 2 in 1995.
Grachan Moncur III - Evolution Blue Note BLP 4153 1964
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 in 1964, CDP 7 84153 2 in 1988.
1964
Jackie McLean - It's Time! Blue Note BLP 4179 1965
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 in 1965.
Lee Morgan - Tom Cat Blue Note LT-1058 1980
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 in 1990.
Jackie McLean - Action Blue Note BLP 4218 1967
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 in 1967.
1965
Jackie McLean - Right Now! Blue Note BLP 4215 1966
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 in 1966, CDP 7 84215 2 in 1991.
Jackie McLean - Right Now! Blue Note CDP 7 84215 2 1991
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 29, 1965
| tk.3 | Right Now (alternate take) |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4215 in 1966 + 1 bonus track.
Lee Morgan - Cornbread Blue Note BLP 4222 1967
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 in 1967, CDP 7 84222 2 in 1988.
Jackie McLean - Jacknife Blue Note BN-LA457-H2 1975
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) + High Frequency, BLP 4236 (not released).
Lee Morgan - Infinity Blue Note LT-1091 1981
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 1979
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 1969
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 in 1997.
Jackie McLean Quartet - Dr. Jackle SteepleChase (D) SCC 6005 1979
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 in 1990.
Jackie McLean Quartet - Dr. Jackle SteepleChase (D) SCCD 36005 1990
same session.
The Left Bank Jazz Society, Famous Ballroom, Baltimore, MD, December 18, 1966
| Jossa Bossa (incomplete) |
** originally released on SteepleChase (D) SCC 6005 in 1979 + 1 bonus track.
Jackie McLean Quartet - Tune Up SteepleChase (D) SCC 6023 1987
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 in 1993.
Jackie McLean Quartet - Tune Up SteepleChase (D) SCCD 36023 1993
same session.
The Left Bank Jazz Society, Famous Ballroom, Baltimore, MD, December 18, 1966
| Closing |
** originally released on SteepleChase (D) SCC 6023 in 1987 + 1 bonus track.
1967
Jackie McLean - Hipnosis Blue Note BN-LA483-J2 1978
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 1967
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 in 1967, CDP 7243 8 53356 2 4 in 1996.
Jackie McLean - 'Bout Soul Blue Note BST 84284 1968
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 in 1997.
Jackie McLean - 'Bout Soul Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59383 2 0 1997
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 in 1968 + 1 bonus track.
Jack Wilson - Easterly Winds Blue Note BST 84270 1967
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 in 2004.
Hank Mobley - Hi Voltage Blue Note BST 84273 1968
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 in 1988.
** part of The Complete Hank Mobley Blue Note Sessions 1963-70, Mosaic MD8-268 in 2019.
Lee Morgan - The Sixth Sense Blue Note BST 84335 1969
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 in 1999.
Jackie McLean - Demon's Dance Blue Note BST 84345 1970
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 in 1987.
1972 (age 41)
Jackie McLean - Live At Montmartre SteepleChase (D) SCS 1001 1972
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 in 1989.
Jackie McLean - Live At Montmartre SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31001 1989
same session.
Jazzhus Montmartre, Copenhagen, Denmark, August 5, 1972
| Confirmation |
** originally released on SteepleChase (D) SCS 1001 in 1972 + 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 1973
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 in 1990.
Jackie McLean Featuring Gary Bartz - Ode To Super SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31009 1990
same session.
Sound Track Studio, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 17, 1973
| Watercircle (take 6) | |
| Red Cross (take 1) |
** originally released on SteepleChase (D) SCS 1009 in 1973 + 2 bonus tracks.
Jackie McLean - A Ghetto Lullaby SteepleChase (D) SCS 1013 1974
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 in 1991.
Jackie McLean Featuring Dexter Gordon Vol. 1 - The Meeting SteepleChase (D) SCS 1006 1973
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 in 1990.
** part of Montmartre Summit 1973, SteepleChase (D) SCCD 37001/2 in 1991.
Jackie McLean Featuring Dexter Gordon Vol. 1 - The Meeting SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31006 1990
same session.
Jazzhus Montmartre, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 21, 1973
| Callin' |
** originally released on SteepleChase (D) SCS 1006 in 1973 + 1 bonus track.
Jackie McLean Feat. Dexter Gordon Vol. 2 - The Source SteepleChase (D) SCS 1020 1974
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 in 1987.
** part of Montmartre Summit 1973, SteepleChase (D) SCCD 37001/2 in 1991.
Jackie McLean Feat. Dexter Gordon Vol. 2 - The Source SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31020 1987
same personnel.
Jazzhus Montmartre, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 20, 1973
| On The Trail | |
| The Theme |
** originally released on SteepleChase (D) SCS 1020 in 1974 + 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 1975
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 in 1994.
Jackie McLean & The Cosmic Brotherhood - New York Calling SteepleChase (D) SCS 1023 1974
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 in 1987.
Jackie McLean & The Cosmic Brotherhood - New York Calling SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31023 1987
same session.
Minot Sound, White Plains, NY, October 30, 1974
| New York Calling (take 3) |
** originally released on SteepleChase (D) SCS 1023 in 1974 + 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 1977
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 1978
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 in 1978.
Jackie McLean - Monuments RCA AFL1-3230 1979
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 1985
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 in 1985.
McCoy Tyner & Jackie McLean - It's About Time Blue Note BT 85102 1985
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 in 1986.
1986
Mal Waldron, Jackie McLean - Left Alone '86 Paddle Wheel (J) K28P-6453 1987
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 in 1987, 240E-6814 in 1989.
Mal Waldron, Jackie McLean - Left Alone '86 Paddle Wheel (J) K32Y-6167 1987
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 in 1987 + 1 bonus track.
1988
The Jackie McLean Quintet Featuring Rene McLean - Dynasty Triloka Records 320181-2 1990
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 1989
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 1990
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 1991
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 1993
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 in 1993; Birdology (F) FDM 37022-2 in 2003.
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 1992
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 in 1992; Birdology (F) FDM 37009-2 in 2002.
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 1996
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 in 1996; Somethin' Else (J) TOCJ-95031 in 2013.
1997
Jackie McLean Septet - Fire And Love Somethin' Else (J) TOCJ-5590 1997
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 1998
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 in 2000.
1999
Jackie McLean - Nature Boy Somethin' Else (J) TOCJ-68045 1999
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 |