Album · 1965
The Modern Jazz Quartet Plays George Gershwin's 'Porgy and Bess'
- Released
- 1965
- Label
- Atlantic Records
- Catalogue no.
- SD 1440
- Tracklist
- 7 tracks
- Length
- 37:18
- Country
- US
“The Modern Jazz Quartet Plays George Gershwin's 'Porgy and Bess'” is an album by The Modern Jazz Quartet, released in 1965 on Atlantic Records. The original release has 7 tracks with a running time of 37:18. Jazz standards on the record include “I Loves You Porgy”, “It Ain't Necessarily So”, “My Man's Gone Now” and “Summertime”. The line-up features Connie Kay (drums (drum set)), John Lewis (piano), Milt Jackson (vibraphone) and Percy Heath (double bass).
Who played on The Modern Jazz Quartet Plays George Gershwin's 'Porgy and Bess'
- Connie Kay drums (drum set) all tracks
- John Lewis piano all tracks
- Milt Jackson vibraphone all tracks
- Percy Heath double bass all tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Summertime standard — George Gershwin 5:58
- A2 Bess, You Is My Woman Now — George Gershwin 5:38
- A3 My Man's Gone Now standard — George Gershwin 7:21
- B1 I Loves You, Porgy standard — George Gershwin 3:26
- B2 It Ain't Necessarily So standard — George Gershwin 6:22
- B3 Oh Bess, Oh Where's My Bess? — George Gershwin 4:15
- B4 There's a Boat That's Leavin' Soon for New York — George Gershwin 4:18
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Frequently asked questions
Who played on The Modern Jazz Quartet Plays George Gershwin's 'Porgy and Bess'?
The line-up of The Modern Jazz Quartet Plays George Gershwin's 'Porgy and Bess' includes Connie Kay (drums (drum set)), John Lewis (piano), Milt Jackson (vibraphone) and Percy Heath (double bass).
Which label released The Modern Jazz Quartet Plays George Gershwin's 'Porgy and Bess'?
The Modern Jazz Quartet Plays George Gershwin's 'Porgy and Bess' was released in 1965 on Atlantic Records (SD 1440).
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