Jackie McLean

American jazz saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and educator (1931–2006)
Person human Q920490
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Jackie McLean

Summary

Jackie McLean is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on May 17, 1931[3]. He died in Hartford[4]. He died on March 31, 2006[5]. He worked as a composer[6], bandleader[7], jazz musician[8], saxophonist[9], and recording artist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (263 views/month, #7,038 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Jackie McLean…
  • Jackie McLean passed away in Hartford[4].
  • Jackie McLean was born on May 17, 1931[3].
  • Jackie McLean was born on May 17, 1932[12].
  • Jackie McLean died on March 31, 2006[5].
  • Jackie McLean is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery[13].
  • Jackie McLean held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Jackie McLean is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[15].
  • Jackie McLean worked as a composer[6].
  • Jackie McLean worked as a bandleader[7].
  • Jackie McLean's professions included jazz musician[8].
  • Jackie McLean worked as a saxophonist[9].
  • Jackie McLean worked as a recording artist[10].
  • Jackie McLean was employed by University of Hartford[16].
  • Jackie McLean received the NEA Jazz Masters[17].
  • Jackie McLean was a member of Freddie Redd Quartet[18].
  • Jackie McLean is recorded as male[19].
  • Jackie McLean's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Jackie McLean's genre is jazz[21].
  • Jackie McLean's record label is recorded as Blue Note[22].
  • Jackie McLean's discography is recorded as Jackie McLean discography[23].
  • Jackie McLean's Commons category is recorded as Jackie McLean[24].
  • Jackie McLean's family name is recorded as McLean[25].
  • Jackie McLean's given name is recorded as John[26].
  • Jackie McLean's given name is recorded as Lenwood[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jackie McLean was born in New York City[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 17, 1931[3] and May 17, 1932[12]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], bandleader[7], jazz musician[8], saxophonist[9], and recording artist[10]. Among Jackie McLean's employers was University of Hartford[16].

Recognition

Jackie McLean received the NEA Jazz Masters[17].

Death and Burial

Jackie McLean died on March 31, 2006[5]. He died in Hartford[4]. Burial took place at Woodlawn Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Jackie McLean ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (263 views/month, #7,038 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Jackie McLean born?

Jackie McLean was born in New York City[2].

Where did Jackie McLean die?

Jackie McLean died in Hartford[4].

What did Jackie McLean do for work?

Jackie McLean worked as composer[6], bandleader[7], jazz musician[8], saxophonist[9], and recording artist[10].

What awards did Jackie McLean receive?

Honors received include NEA Jazz Masters[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Carnegie Hall linked open data. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians. wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [18] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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