- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJohn Lenwood McLean
- Nickname
- J-Mac
- Jackie McLean was born on May 17, 1932 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for The Forger (2012), A Matter of Degrees (1990) and The Connection (1961). He was married to Dollie. He died on March 31, 2006 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
- SpouseDollie(1954 - March 31, 2006) (his death, 3 children)
- ChildrenMelonae McLeanRene McLeanVernon McLean
- ParentsJohn McLean SrAlpha Omega McLean
- Was influenced by Charlie Parker, and Ornette Coleman.
- Had a (disco) hit in the U.K. with 'Dr. Jackyll and Mister Funk', which reached Nr. 53 in the pop charts.
- Friends with Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis, and Donald Byrd.
- Widely considered to be one of the most important alto saxophone players of the post-bebop era in jazz.
- Has three children: Melonae McLean, Rene McLean, and Vernon McLean.
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