The Modern Jazz Quartet was formed in 1952 by Milt Jackson (vibraphone), Jo… Read Full Bio ↴The Modern Jazz Quartet was formed in 1952 by Milt Jackson (vibraphone), John Lewis (piano, musical director), Percy Heath (bass), and Kenny Clarke (drums). Connie Kay replaced Clarke in 1955. Various of the members had played together backing other artists such as Dizzy Gillespie and Ray Brown, and in Jackson's own Quartet.
Through their long existence, they have worked with Classical musicians and are known for incorporating elements of Classical music into jazz, being one of the most notable examples of the style called Third Stream.
The group disbanded in 1974 and reformed in 1981 on a part-time basis, with their last new recording issued in 1993.
Through their long existence, they have worked with Classical musicians and are known for incorporating elements of Classical music into jazz, being one of the most notable examples of the style called Third Stream.
The group disbanded in 1974 and reformed in 1981 on a part-time basis, with their last new recording issued in 1993.
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20Gershwin Medley: Soon/For You, For Me, Forevermore/Love Walked In/Our Love is here to Stay7:56Modern Jazz Quartet
23Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise - Live At Budokan Theatre, Tokyo, Japan / 19816:09Modern Jazz Quartet
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The Complete Modern Jazz Quartet Prestige & Pablo Recordings
Modern Jazz Quartet Lyrics
Almost Like Being in Love What a day this has been! What a rare mood I'm…
But Not for Me Old Man Sunshine, listen, you, Never tell me dreams come tru…
I'll Remember April This lovely day will lengthen into evening We'll sigh goodby…
In a Sentimental Mood In A Sentimental Mood I can see the stars come…