Harold McKinney (1928–2001) was a revered Detroit jazz pianist, composer, and educator whose work helped define the city’s postwar jazz scene. A classically trained musician with deep roots in gospel and bebop, McKinney was known for his sophisticated harmonic sensibility and his mentorship of emerging artists through Detroit’s Creative Arts Collective. His recordings, including *Voices and Rhythms of the Creative Profile*, showcase a blend of lyricism, rhythmic ingenuity, and spiritual depth that continue to inspire generations of jazz musicians.