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1	Blues on Bach (1973) more music like this by The Modern Jazz Quartet This album has an interesting concept, alternating four original blues with five adaptations of melodies from classical works by Bach. The Modern Jazz Quartet had long been quite adept in both areas, and despite a certain lack of variety on this set (alternating back and forth between the two styles somewhat predictably), the music is largely ... see all copies from $8.00! new only from $11.86!
2	Fontessa (1956) more music like this by The Modern Jazz Quartet This LP has a particularly strong all-around set by the Modern Jazz Quartet. While John Lewis' "Versailles" and an 11-minute "Fontessa" show the seriousness of the group (and the influence of Western classical music), other pieces (such as "Bluesology," "Woody 'N You" and a pair of ballads) look toward the group's roots in bop and permit the band ... see all copies from $11.86! new only from $11.86!
3	Third Stream Music (1957) more music like this by The Modern Jazz Quartet This Atlantic release has some unusual performances by the Modern Jazz Quartet. Two selections ("Da Capo" and "Fine") combine the MJQ, which is comprised of vibraphonist Milt Jackson, pianist John Lewis, bassist Percy Heath, and drummer Connie Kay, with the Jimmy Giuffre 3 (Giuffre on clarinet and tenor, with guitarist Jim Hall and bassist Ralph ... see all copies from $8.00! new only from $14.17!
4	Django (1953) more music like this by The Modern Jazz Quartet Hailing from a trio of Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ) sessions, Django (1955) contains some of the earliest sides that Milt Jackson (vibraphone), John Lewis (piano), Percy Heath (bass) and Kenny Clarke (drums) recorded for Prestige Records. Initially, the combo was part of Dizzy Gillespie's influential backing band and after a change in drummers (to ... see all copies from $7.69! new only from $7.95!
5	Reunion Blues (1971) more music like this by Oscar Peterson/Milt Jackson Pianist Oscar Peterson joins up with his old friends, vibraphonist Milt Jackson and bassist Ray Brown, in addition to his drummer of the period, Louis Hayes, for a particularly enjoyable outing. After a throwaway version of the Rolling Stones' "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," the all-star quartet performs Jackson's title cut, Benny Carter's ballad ... see all copies from $5.00! new only from $11.16!
6	No Sun in Venice (1957) more music like this by The Modern Jazz Quartet This recording has six John Lewis compositions that were used in the French film No Sun in Venice. The music is quite complex and disciplined, making this set of lesser interest to fans who prefer to hear Milt Jackson playing bebop-oriented blues. However the versatile group was perfect for this type of music and these thought-provoking ... see all copies from $5.04! new only from $10.76!
7	Pyramid (1959) more music like this by The Modern Jazz Quartet This is a strong recording from the Modern Jazz Quartet, with inventive versions of John Lewis' "Vendome," Ray Brown's "Pyramid," Jim Hall's "Romaine," and Lewis' famous "Django," along with cooking jams on "How High the Moon" and "It Don't Mean a Thing." The MJQ had become a jazz institution by this time, but they never lost their creative edge, ... see all copies from $11.11! new only from $11.11!
8	Bags and Trane (1959) more music like this by Milt Jackson & John Coltrane Vibraphonist Milt Jackson and tenor saxophonist John Coltrane make for a surprisingly complementary team on this 1959 studio session, their only joint recording. With fine backup by pianist Hank Jones, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Connie Kay, Bags and Trane stretch out on two of Jackson's originals (including "The Late Late Blues") and three ... see all copies from $5.99! new only from $9.20!
9	Things Are Getting Better (1958) more music like this by Cannonball Adderley With Milt Jackson This title provides ample evidence why Cannonball Adderley (alto sax) is considered one of the masters of his craft. Here he joins forces with Modern Jazz Quartet co-founder Milt Jackson (vibes) to create a variety of sonic atmospheres. They are backed by the all-star ensemble of Wynton Kelly (piano), Percy Heath (bass), and the one and only Art ... see all copies from $3.99! new only from $10.44!
10	Wizard of the Vibes (1952) more music like this by Milt Jackson The music on Wizard of the Vibes features Milt Jackson with the Thelonious Monk Quartet in a 1948 session combined with a 1952 date with his bandmates from the Modern Jazz Quartet (at that time including John Lewis, Percy Heath, and Kenny Clarke) along with alto saxophonist Lou Donaldson, who was oddly credited as the leader of the date on the ... see all copies from $8.00! new only from $10.79!
11 view cover	Dedicated to Connie (1960) more music like this by The Modern Jazz Quartet After drummer Connie Kay passed away, this previously unreleased concert, recorded in Slovenia in 1960, was issued on a double CD and dedicated to him. The Modern Jazz Quartet (which also includes pianist John Lewis, vibraphonist Milt Jackson and bassist Percy Heath) is heard in surprisingly inspired form playing their usual repertoire of the time ... see all copies from $13.88! new only from $21.94!
12 view cover	Two of the Few (1983) more music like this by Oscar Peterson with Milt Jackson This CD reissue brings back a unique duet recording featuring pianist Oscar Peterson and vibraphonist Milt Jackson. One would expect the instrumentation to feature mostly ballads, but the opposite is true as O.P. and Bags romp through quite a few uptempo pieces. Highlights include "Oh, Lady Be Good," "Limehouse Blues," "Reunion Blues," and "Just ... see all copies from $8.00! new only from $10.35!
13 view cover	Very Tall (1961) more music like this by Oscar Peterson with Milt Jackson This first matchup on records between pianist Oscar Peterson and vibraphonist Milt Jackson was so logical that it is surprising it did not occur five years earlier. Originally recorded for Verve and three decades later reissued on this audiophile CD by Mobile Fidelity, the quartet set (which also includes bassist Ray Brown and drummer Ed Thigpen) ... see all copies from $11.00! new only from $13.71!
14 view cover	The Complete Last Concert (1974) more music like this by The Modern Jazz Quartet At the time, this two-record set was viewed as the end of an era. Now it only represents the climax of phase one. It's an excellent set, though -- among their best live efforts. Ron Wynn, All Music Guide see all copies from $28.03! new only from $28.03!
15 view cover	The Big 3 (1975) more music like this by Milt Jackson With Joe Pass and Ray Brown This CD (a straight reissue of the original LP) features a rather notable pianoless combo: vibraphonist Milt Jackson, guitarist Joe Pass, and bassist Ray Brown. These three masterful players recorded together in many settings during the Pablo years, but only this once as a trio. The colorful repertoire (which ranges from "The Pink Panther" and ... see all copies from $8.34! new only from $10.29!
16 view cover	Soul Fusion (1977) more music like this by Milt Jackson and the Monty Alexander Trio Pianist Monty Alexander had first appeared on a Milt Jackson record in 1969. Eight years later the great vibraphonist used Alexander's trio (which included bassist John Clayton and drummer Jeff Hamilton, future big-band co-leaders) for this spirited Pablo session that was subsequently reissued on CD through Original Jazz Classics. Much of the ... see all copies from $10.29! new only from $10.29!
17 view cover	Under the Jasmin Tree (1967) more music like this by The Modern Jazz Quartet A more unlikely match of artists and label you will rarely find -- the dignified, classically influenced, indelibly Afro-American Modern Jazz Quartet and the Beatles' Apple Corps, Ltd. But Apple in its Rocking '60s heyday was one of the most daringly eclectic labels on the scene, and as the sole jazz act on the roster, the MJQ was given complete ... see all copies from $7.00!
18 view cover	Quadrant (1977) more music like this by Joe Pass/Milt Jackson/Ray Brown/Mickey Roker Although guitarist Joe Pass was usually heard in unaccompanied settings during his Pablo years, there were occasional departures. In this case, Pass is teamed in a pianoless quartet with vibraphonist Milt Jackson, bassist Ray Brown and drummer Mickey Roker. Considering the musicians involved, it's no surprise that the music always swings. The ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
19 view cover	The Milt Jackson Quartet (1955) more music like this by Milt Jackson The music on this quartet date (which features vibraphonist Milt Jackson, pianist Horace Silver, bassist Percy Heath and drummer Connie Kay) is excellent but the playing time (31 minutes) is pretty disgraceful, particularly when one considers that Jackson did a lot of recording for Prestige; certainly more selections could have been added to make ... see all copies from $7.45! new only from $7.45!
20 view cover	The Modern Jazz Quartet and Orchestra (1960) more music like this by The Modern Jazz Quartet For this set, the Modern Jazz Quartet (pianist John Lewis, vibraphonist Milt Jackson, bassist Percy Heath and drummer Connie Kay) were joined by a Germany symphony orchestra conducted by Gunther Schuller. Although these third-stream pieces (Schuller's three-movement "Concertino for Jazz Quartet & Orchestra," Andre Hodeir's "Around the Blues," ... see all copies from $14.57! new only from $14.57!
21 view cover	Atlantic Jazz: Bebop (1990) more music like this by Various Artists Part of Atlantic's extensive jazz series, Atlantic Jazz: Bebop takes in some of the innovators of 52nd Street over the course of seven nicely selected cuts. And while more astute listeners will want to check out something like Proper's multi-disc Bebop Spoken Here collection, this set still delivers a respectable mix of bop performances. This is ... see all copies from $8.00! new only from $10.00!
22 view cover	Soul Route (1983) more music like this by Milt Jackson Quartet Vibraphonist Milt Jackson recorded quite extensively during his decade with Norman Granz's Pablo label. This particular release (which has been reissued on CD) is most notable for helping launch the comeback of pianist Gene Harris who had been in obscurity ever since he ended his days with The Three Sounds. Harris's soulful style and expertise ... see all copies from $10.35! new only from $10.35!
23 view cover	Explosive! (1999) more music like this by Milt Jackson & the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra This is such a logical combination. When vibraphonist Milt Jackson and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra appeared together at the Jazz Bakery near Los Angeles during the same period as when this CD was recorded, Jackson (who usually frowns when he plays) could not stop smiling. He loved both John Clayton's arrangements and the sound of the 19 ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $33.98!
24 view cover	Topsy: This One's for Basie (1985) more music like this by The Modern Jazz Quartet Despite the title of this CD, the music on this 1985 studio set from The Modern Jazz Quartet is not a program of Count Basie tunes (with the exception of "Topsy") although Basie apparently liked the John Lewis composition "D and E." The other unrelated music is highlighted by an unaccompanied feature for vibraphonist Milt Jackson ("Nature Boy"), ... see all copies from $8.00!
25 view cover	The Big Band, Vol. 1 (1992) more music like this by Milt Jackson/Count Basie Producer Norman Granz conceived the pairing of Milt Jackson with Count Basie, first on stage at Montreux in a small group, then in the studio with the pianist's full band for this 1978 session, which produced two albums' worth of music. Although Basie had never before used a vibraphonist with his band, Jackson proves to be an excellent fit. In ... see all copies from $10.44! new only from $10.44!

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