Jackie McLean: a never-before-published interview

Plus a few personal stories about my mentor

Today we will feature a never-before-published interview with my teacher and mentor, Jackie McLean (1932-2006), the legendary saxophonist. There has been so much written on him already that I will just give a short preamble for those unfamiliar with this great man.

Jackie (or J Mac, as he is affectionately known) was born in Harlem and grew up in the fa…