Jackie McLean has been played over 20 times on NTS, first on 9 March 2014. Jackie McLean's music has been featured on 29 episodes.

Jackie McLean (May 17, 1931 – March 31, 2006) was an American jazz alto saxophonist and educator, born in New York City. His early recordings as leader were in the hard bop school. He later became an exponent of modal jazz and avant-garde jazz without abandoning his foundation in hard bop. Throughout his career he was known for his distinctive withering/piercing/searing tone, his slightly sharp pitch, and a strong foundation in blues.

His father, John Sr., who died in 1939,…