As per our current Database, Jackie McLean is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).
Currently, Jackie McLean is 92 years, 10 months and 12 days old. Jackie McLean will celebrate 93rd birthday on a Friday 17th of May 2024. Below we countdown to Jackie McLean upcoming birthday.
Popular As | Jackie McLean |
Occupation | Saxophonist |
Age | 92 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Born | May 17, 1931 (New York) |
Birthday | May 17 |
Town/City | New York |
Nationality | New York |
Jackie McLean’s zodiac sign is Taurus. According to astrologers, Taurus is practical and well-grounded, the sign harvests the fruits of labor. They feel the need to always be surrounded by love and beauty, turned to the material world, hedonism, and physical pleasures. People born with their Sun in Taurus are sensual and tactile, considering touch and taste the most important of all senses. Stable and conservative, this is one of the most reliable signs of the zodiac, ready to endure and stick to their choices until they reach the point of personal satisfaction.
Jackie McLean was born in the Year of the Goat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat enjoy being alone in their thoughts. They’re creative, thinkers, wanderers, unorganized, high-strung and insecure, and can be anxiety-ridden. They need lots of love, support and reassurance. Appearance is important too. Compatible with Pig or Rabbit.
Jazz alto saxophonist who is a DownBeat Hall of Famer, decorated for his exceptional musical talent and his contributions to jazz.
He was taught music by his father, his godfather, and some of his famous neighbors like Sonny Rollins.
He was the recipient of a 2001 American Jazz Masters fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts.
He and his wife Dollie founded an organization in 1970 that sought to preserve African Diaspora art and culture called the Artists Collective, Inc.
He helped Edward Morgan launch his career.