You got a guy™ for tickets

Rene McLean Tickets

Follow Rene McLean performance dates and be ready when new tickets become available - all backed by our 100% Buyer Guarantee.

100% Buyer Guarantee Secure checkout (312) 644-6446

On the schedule

Rene McLean Performances & Tickets

Loading current ticket availability

Inside the production

Story, stage & company

Cast & creatives

People behind the production

Rene McLean is a renowned hard bop saxophonist and flutist from New York City, carrying the musical legacy of his father, Jackie McLean. A respected educator, performer, and composer, McLean blends deep jazz tradition with contemporary expression. He has earned noteworthy fellowships and served as Artist-in-Residence at the Hartt School, where he shares his expertise on African-American music and jazz history. This page highlights his biography, discography, and upcoming performances, helping you secure your seats with our straightforward buying process.

Cast & creatives

People behind the production

With performances at venues like Vision Festival and Roulette Intermedium, Rene McLean continues to shape the modern jazz landscape while honoring his lineage. Follow his official channels for updates on new releases, tours, and residencies at the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz, Hartt School. We’ve got you covered for reliable, easy ticket access to his live shows and collaborations.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Rene McLean

  • René McLean is a hard bop saxophonist/flutist from New York City and the son of Jackie McLean.
  • He has three principal albums as a leader: Watch Out (1975, SteepleChase), In African Eyes (1993, Triloka), Generations to Come (2002, I'Jazza).
  • Awards/achievements include NEA and Japan–U.S. Friendship Commission Creative Artist Fellowships (1986) and roles as Artist-in-Residence at the Hartt School, University of Hartford.
  • McLean is a professor of African-American music at the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz, Hartt School, University of Hartford.
  • In 2025 he performed at Vision Festival (June 2–7, 2025) in New York, including appearances at Roulette Intermedium and related venues; the festival program also noted his return to performance at Sistas' Place and other Brooklyn venues.
  • Social presence includes a Bandcamp page with his music and official activity pages linked to Hartt and related residencies.

With performances at venues like Vision Festival and Roulette Intermedium, Rene McLean continues to shape the modern jazz landscape while honoring his lineage. Follow his official channels for updates on new releases, tours, and residencies at the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz, Hartt School. We’ve got you covered for reliable, easy ticket access to his live shows and collaborations.

Pick your night

Browse Theater Tickets

100% GuaranteeSee refund conditions
Secure CheckoutEncrypted & protected
Invalid-Entry ProtectionVenue letter required
Since 199331+ years in Chicago