Jordan McLean
Afrobeat Jazz Innovator
Jordan McLean is a visionary trumpeter, composer, and producer celebrated for his dynamic fusion of jazz improvisation with Afrobeat, funk, and electronic soundscapes. His work with Antibalas and The Sway Machinery showcases a unique ability to blend global rhythms with cutting-edge musicality.
About
Jordan McLean is a Grammy-nominated trumpeter, composer, bandleader, and producer based in Brooklyn, New York. As a founding member of the acclaimed Afrobeat ensemble Antibalas and leader of The Sway Machinery, he has established himself as a versatile artist known for his genre-bending approach. McLean's diverse projects bridge traditional jazz with global grooves and modern electronic textures, making him a significant voice in contemporary music.
Music Style
McLean's music is an electrifying blend of powerful trumpet lines, intricate Afrobeat rhythms, and deep funk grooves, often enhanced by dub-infused electronics and experimental textures. His compositions create expansive sound worlds that invite both dance and deep listening.
Background
- Hometown
- Brooklyn, New York
- Education
- The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music
- Instruments
- trumpet
- Active
- Late 1990s-present
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If you like Fela Kuti's rhythmic intensity, Roy Hargrove's eclectic trumpet work, and the modern jazz-funk of Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah — you'll love Jordan McLean.