The Modern Jazz Quartet
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Biography
[Edit]Pianist John Lewis, vibraphonist Milt Jackson, bassist Ray Brown and drummer Kenny Clarke first came together as the rhythm section of the 1946 Dizzy Gillespie & His Orchestra and they had occasional features that gave the overworked brass players a well-deserved rest. They next came together in 1951, recording as the Milt Jackson Quartet. In 1952, with Percy Heath taking Brown's place, the Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ) became a permanent group. Other than Connie Kay succeeding Clarke in 1955, the band's personnel was set. In the early days Jackson and Lewis both were equally responsible for the group's musical direction but the pianist eventually took over as musical director. The MJQ has long displayed John Lewis' musical vision, making jazz seem respectable by occasionally interacting with classical ensembles and playing concerts at prestigious venues, but always leaving plenty of space for bluesy and swinging improvising. Their repertoire, in addition to including veteran bop and swing pieces, introduced such originals as Lewis' "Django" and Jackson's "Bags' Groove." The group recorded for Prestige (1952-55), Atlantic (1956-74), Verve (1957), United Artists (1959) and Apple (1967-69) and, in addition to the many quartet outings, they welcomed such guests as Jimmy Giuffre, Sonny Rollins, the Beaux Arts String Quartet, a symphony orchestra conducted by Gunther Schuller, singer Diahann Carroll (on one piece), Laurindo Almeida, a big band and the Swingle Singers. Although the musicians all had opportunities to pursue individual projects, in 1974 Milt Jackson, tired of the constant touring and the limitations set on his improvising and he quit the group, causing the MJQ to have a final tour and break up. In 1981 Jackson relented and the Modern Jazz Quartet (which has recorded further albums for Pablo and Atlantic) became active again although on a more part-time basis. Connie Kay's health began to fade in the early '90s (Mickey Roker often filled in for him) and after his death in 1995, Albert "Tootie" Heath became his replacement.
Title: The Complete MJQ Prestige & Pablo Recordings (CD2)
Artist: The Modern Jazz Quartet
Genre: Jazz
Title: The MJQ Celebration (With Special Guest Dave O'Higgins)
Artist: The Modern Jazz Quartet
Genre: Jazz
Title: MJQ & Friends (A 40th Anniversary Celebration) (Maxi-Single)
Artist: The Modern Jazz Quartet
Genre: Jazz
Collections
Title: Re-Bop: The Savoy Remixes
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Ken Burns Jazz: The Story of America's Music
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Jazz Legends Play Gershwin
Genre: Jazz
Title: More of the Most Relaxing Jazz Music in the Universe
Genre: Jazz
Title: Cool Jazz 2
Genre: Jazz
Title: Cigar Lounge
Genre: Jazz
Title: Suave Jazz, Vol. 1
Genre: Jazz
Title: L.A. Noire - Jazz Inspired By The Video Game
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Most Romantic Jazz Music in the Universe
Genre: Jazz
Title: Romantic Dinner Jazz, Vol.1
Genre: Jazz
Title: Atlantic Jazz: Legends, Vol. 1
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Story 7
Genre: Jazz
Title: History of Modern Music: Jazz 1902-1959
Genre: Jazz
Title: Ken Burns Jazz - The Story of America's Music
Genre: Jazz
Title: Atlantic Top 60: Jazz, Jive and Strut
Genre: Jazz
Title: Giants of Jazz: Piano
Genre: Jazz
Title: Atlantic Jazz: Best of the 50's
Genre: Jazz
Title: LRC Jazz Legacy Anthology : Good Vibration
Genre: Jazz
Title: Collection de Jazz (7 grands artistes)
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Plays Gershwin
Genre: Jazz
Title: Atlantic Jazz: Great Moments In Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Giants of Jazz Collection (1902 - 1960)
Genre: Jazz
Title: Atlantic 60: Jazz Cool, Jazz Hot
Genre: Jazz
Title: Post Bop
Genre: Jazz, Alternative
Title: Jazz For Autumn
Genre: Jazz
Title: Hommage à Nesuhi / Hommage a Nesuhi
Genre: Jazz
Title: Roads of Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Harry Warren Songbook: September in the Rain
Genre: Jazz
Title: Step One, A Touch of Jazz
Title: French New Wave (Jazz on Film Recordings 1957-62)
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz for Lovers (Instrumental)
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Very Best of Prestige Records (Prestige 60th)
Genre: Jazz
Title: "G", George Gershwin
Genre: Jazz
Title: The George Gershwin Songbook: 40 Greatest Hits
Genre: Jazz
Title: Most Relaxing Jazz Piano In the Universe
Genre: Jazz
Title: Ken Burns Jazz - The Story of America's Music
Genre: Jazz
Title: Vintage Paris! Classic Melodies for French Lovers
Genre: Jazz, World Music
Title: Pure Retro Blues & Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Vibraphone Essentials
Genre: Latin
Title: Duke Ellington Songbook: Mood Indigo
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Story 9
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Story 3
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Jazz Mood
Genre: Jazz
Title: Rey's Tune
Genre: Jazz
Title: Forever Cool
Genre: Jazz
Title: 爵士はBarにいる50 / jue shihaBarniiru50
Genre: Jazz
Title: Cocktail Bar Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Million Sellers Jazz Legends
Genre: Jazz
Title: Sexy Jazz For Sexy Nights
Title: Modern Jazz, Volume 13
Genre: Jazz
Title: 100 Gold Jazz Hits
Title: When Jazz Meets Blues Vol. 4
Genre: Jazz
Title: 50 Finest Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Moments Vol 1 Easy Listening For Lovers
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz On The Road Route 3
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz: The Smithsonian Anthology
Genre: Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Latin
Title: Late Night Jazz - The Ultimate Collection (CD2)
Genre: Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: Jazz Mag Jazzman Présente - L'âge D'or Du Jazz (CD1)
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz District Cool Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz District Bebop
Genre: Jazz
Title: Hotel Lobby Jazz Ambiance
Genre: Jazz
Title: Cappuccino - Coffee And Cigarettes
Genre: Chill Out, New Age, Jazz, Theatre/Soundtrack, Lounge
Featuring albums
Title: John Lewis & Milt Jackson With the Modern Jazz Quartet (Giants of Jazz)
Artist: John Lewis, Milt Jackson
Genre: Jazz
