Album · 1957
The Modern Jazz Quartet
- Released
- 1957
- Label
- Atlantic Records
- Catalogue no.
- 1265
- Tracklist
- 7 tracks
- Length
- 40:38
- Country
- US
“The Modern Jazz Quartet” is an album by The Modern Jazz Quartet, released in 1957 on Atlantic Records. The original release has 7 tracks with a running time of 40:38. Jazz standards on the record include “A Night In Tunisia”, “Bags' Groove”, “Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea” and “Yesterdays”. The line-up features Connie Kay (drums (drum set)), John Lewis (piano), Milt Jackson (vibraphone) and Percy Heath (double bass, bass).
Who played on The Modern Jazz Quartet
- Connie Kay drums (drum set) all tracks
- John Lewis piano all tracks
- Milt Jackson vibraphone all tracks
- Percy Heath double bass, bass all tracks
Tracklist
- 1 Medley: They Say It's Wonderful / How Deep Is the Ocean / I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance With You / My Old Flame / Body and Soul 10:17
- 2 Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea standard — Harold Arlen 6:56
- 3 La Ronde Drums 2:12
- 4 Night in Tunisia standard — Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Paparelli 6:10
- 5 Yesterdays standard 5:12
- 6 Bag's Groove standard — Milt Jackson 5:44
- 7 Baden-Baden 4:06
Production
- Nesuhi Ertegun producer
- Tom Dowd engineer
- Nat Hentoff liner notes
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Frequently asked questions
Who played on The Modern Jazz Quartet?
The line-up of The Modern Jazz Quartet includes Connie Kay (drums (drum set)), John Lewis (piano), Milt Jackson (vibraphone) and Percy Heath (double bass, bass).
Which label released The Modern Jazz Quartet?
The Modern Jazz Quartet was released in 1957 on Atlantic Records (1265).
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