Trivia

Was influenced by Charlie Parker, and Ornette Coleman.

Had a (disco) hit in the U.K. with 'Dr. Jackyll and Mister Funk', which reached Nr. 53 in the pop charts.

Friends with Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis, and Donald Byrd.

Widely considered to be one of the most important alto saxophone players of the post-bebop era in jazz.

Has three children: Melonae McLean, Rene McLean, and Vernon McLean.

Son of John McLean Sr, and Alpha Omega McLean.