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Jackie McLean

American jazz saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and educator (1931-2006) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 74

John Lenwood McLean was an American jazz alto saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and educator. He is one of the few musicians to be elected to the DownBeat Hall of Fame in the year of their death.

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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1931 to 2006 · aged 74

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