A celebration of Jackie McLeans birthday featuring this jazz master that had such a profound influence on music and the arts in Hartford CT, where this show emanates. After a set of Jackie's music we will hear from some of the artists that were mentored by Jackie at the Artists Collective and UofH. Steve Davis, Jimmy Greene, Mike DiRubbo, Kris Allen, The Curtis Brothers, Dezron Douglas and Lummie Span are represented here.
Featured Album
4, 5 and 6 - Jackie McLean on iTunes
Track ~ Artist ~ Album
Why Was I Born? ~ Jackie McLean ~ 4,5 and 6
The Collective Experience ~ Jackie McLean ~ Rhythm of the Earth
Blue Fable ~ Jackie McLean ~ Jacknife
The Griot ~ Jackie McLean & The Macband ~ Fire & Love
Rites Of Passage ~ Jackie McLean & The Macband ~ Fire & Love
J Mac's Way ~ Steve Davis ~ Images
Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most ~ Jimmy Greene ~ Introducing Jimmy Greene
Mission Statement ~ Jimmy Greene ~ Mission Statement
Eight for Elvin ~ Mike DiRubbo ~ Chronos
The Duke ~ Mike DiRubbo ~ Repercussion
Manifest Destiny ~ The Curtis Brothers ~ Completion of Proof
Passing ~ Kris Allen ~ Circle House
Star Eyes ~ Kris Allen ~ Circle House
Power of One ~ Dezron Douglas ~ Live at Smalls
World of Wonder ~ New Jazz Workshop ~ Underground
Dig ~ Miles Davis ~ Dig