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John Lenwood (Jackie) McLean was an alto saxophonist, composer, bandleader and educator, born in New York City. His father, John Sr., who died in 1939, played guitar in Tiny Bradshaw's orchestra. After his father's death, his musical education was continued by his godfather, by his stepfather, who owned a record store, and by several noted teachers. He also received informal tutoring from neighbours Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell, and Charlie Parker. During high school he played in a band with Kenny Drew, Sonny Rollins, and Andy Kirk Jr. (the tenor saxophonist son of Andy Kirk). He recorded with Miles Davis, on Davis' Dig album, when he was 19 years old

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Happy Birthday Rudy Van Gelder! Also 4 Korners Portal Of Gold Album

by David W. Daniels
November 10, 2026

In addition to honoring the album engineering of Rudy Van Gelder with selections from several albums for which he was the recording engineer, this week's program recognizes the birthdays of Jeremy Pelt, Arturo Sandoval, Jeff Lorber, and others. Also featuring newly released music from Janis Siegel, Ralph Moore with David Kikoski, Russell Gunn, and others.

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Jim Hall's Concierto de Aranjuez, New Releases and more

by Adam Sieff
November 8, 2026

This week's Jazz on the Beach features new releases, live tracks and some rewarding catalogue discoveries. There are interesting father-and-son connections, with the McCravens (drummers Stephen and Makaya) and the Sidrans (Ben and Leo). New music comes from Sarah Tandy, The Filthy Six and Jakob Bro's collaboration with Larry Grenadier and Jorge Rossy featuring the great ...

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Leigh Pilzer, Tyshawn Sorey, Jackie McLean, and Sun Ra

by Jerome Wilson
October 21, 2026

This episode features recent music by Leigh Pilzer and Tyshawn Sorey along with older work by Jackie McLean and Sun Ra. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 Sumi Tonooka “Mingus Mood" from Now (ARC) 1:05 ...

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Festival-ing on Historic Grounds

by Josef Woodard
October 9, 2026

Monterey Jazz Festival Monterey, CA September 25-27, 2026 As the legendary Monterey jazz festival leans into its 70th year in 2027, the artistic and commercial mission remains steadfast, while the leadership chair has been in rotation the last few years. After Tim Jackson retired after 32 years of noble and ...

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Bruce Williams: Solid Perspective

Read "Solid Perspective" reviewed by Jack Bowers

by Jack Bowers
August 18, 2026

Alto saxophonist Bruce Williams, who doubles as composer, triples as arranger and quadruples as vocalist on one number, brings enviable creds to Solid Perspective, his fifth recording as leader of his quartet. Williams has worked steadily since leaving his native Washington, DC, for New York City, where he has remained for more than two decades, performing ...

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Mike DiRubbo: Way Out Northwest

Read "Way Out Northwest" reviewed by Jack Bowers

by Jack Bowers
August 12, 2026

Alto saxophonist and composer Mike DiRubbo, an acclaimed artist on the New York City jazz scene for more than three decades, traveled all the way to Vancouver, British Columbia, in October 2025 to record Way Out Northwest with a hand-picked all-Canadian rhythm section: pianist Tilden Webb, bassist Jodi Proznick and drummer Jesse Cahill. The ...

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Alden Hellmuth: Saxophone Tethered To A Galaxy Of Bass

by Lawrence Peryer
July 11, 2026

This week, we're putting The Tonearm's needle on saxophonist and composer Alden Hellmuth.Alden grew up in Hartford, studying in the Jackie McLean tradition, and now works out of New York City. Her new album is called Tether (Leiter, 2026), and it features a band centered on two bass players, rounded out by drums, piano, ...

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Civil Disobedience at Joe's Pub

by Max Kutner
June 20, 2026

Civil Disobedience Joe's Pub New York, NY June 11, 2026 Civil Disobedience presented a stellar show at Joe's Pub in New York City that covered a uniquely curated set of music taken exclusively from Civil Rights-era recordings on Blue Note Records. Led by bassist, activist, and composer David Ambrosio, the group ...

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Jazz Classics from the '80s and '90s including Wynton Marsalis, Dianne Reeves, and others; new music from Gregory Hutchinson, Eliane Elias, and more

by David W. Daniels
May 26, 2026

In addition to the artists named in the title, classic '80s and '90s jazz is featured by Wallace Roney, Joe Lovano, and others. New jazz fusion from Brooklyn Funk Essentials and the UK band Knat is included. Birthday recognition given for Ralph Peterson, Cecil McBee, Tom Scott, and others.Playlist Chick Corea “Puccini's Walk" from ...