
Jackie McLean on Mars
Jackie McLean is a true jazz master and one of the few true authorities of the bebop era still in business, but at the time of this film his main gig was teaching at Hartford. Hartford seems to have had a low-profile and low-budget jazz department, and the same goes for this film, which clocks in at just over half an hour, and barely scratches the surface of the subject matter. Still, what is here is engaging and a surprisingly candid portrait. McLean is shown practicing in his apartment and - briefly - playing with his quintet, but most of the running time is spent at Hartford in the classroom - and what classes they must have been. McLean's stream-of-consciousness lectures run from Sun Ra to JFK's assassination to how he learned Giant Steps, and the students try their best to keep up. A fascinating glimpse into the mind of a jazz musician.
TMDB
5.0/10
2 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
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- Box office
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- Language
- EN
Top billed cast
Release dates
United StatesUS
- Theatrical1 Jan 1980
Frequently asked questions
- When was Jackie McLean on Mars released?
- Jackie McLean on Mars was released on 1 January 1980.
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- Is there a Hindi trailer for Jackie McLean on Mars?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Jackie McLean on Mars is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Jackie McLean on Mars?
- Jackie McLean on Mars holds a 5.0/10 audience score from 2 votes.
- Who directed Jackie McLean on Mars?
- Jackie McLean on Mars (1980) was directed by Kenneth Levis.
- How long is Jackie McLean on Mars?
- Jackie McLean on Mars runs for 32m.












