The Modern Jazz Quartet Plays Jazz Classics
- 艺人
- The Modern Jazz Quartet
- 语种
- 英语
- 厂牌
- Prestige
- 发行时间
- 1970年01月01日
- 专辑类别
- 录音室专辑
专辑介绍
by Lindsay Planer
Even though a majority of the material has been compiled in a variety of configurations and given at least as many monikers, the eight tunes that comprise the Modern Jazz Quartet Plays Jazz Classics present apt examples of what makes this combination of musicians so transcendent. Milt Jackson (vibraphone), John Lewis (piano), Percy Heath (bass) and Kenny Clarke (drums) first gained notoriety as key components of Dizzy Gillespie's mid- to late-'40s ensemble. They established their own Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ) which retained the same lineup after Connie Kay (drums) replaced Clarke by the middle of 1955. In fact, the concluding Lewis composition &Concorde& is from Kay's first full-fledged MJQ outing. Here is a more or less chronological rundown of the selections, all of which hail from Lewis' copious contributions to the combo's repertoire. &La Ronde& centers around a distinct variation on Dizzy Gillespie's seminal &Two Bass Hit.& The tricky and limber arrangement is met head-on by their profound timing and immediate interaction. From the same December 1952 confab comes the imperial vibe of &Vendome,& which lies somewhere between classical and jazz and is a derivative of the Third Stream subgenre. This unmistakable approach is evident on &The Queen's Fancy,& drawing upon a fugue-like essence and allowing ample room for instrumental banter. This somewhat staid style is countered by the frolicking and comparatively light-hearted &Delaunay's Dilemma.& Here, both Lewis' amazing agility as a composer, as well as the MJQ's equally matched abilities are displayed. &Django& is dedicated to gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt and recollects the artist's dark and slightly mysterious enigma. Lewis provides distinct interjections that sustain Jackson's leads. The same December 1954 session yielded the moody ballad &Milano,& which resonates with a Mediterranean flavor flourishing under the influence of the MJQ. The &La Ronde Suite& presents additional evidence of their seemingly effortless ability to trade licks and lines as each member commands the unit before resuming their respective support positions. Without hesitation, Modern Jazz Quartet Plays Jazz Classics can be recommended for all manner of post-bop enthusiasts.
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