Modern Jazz Quartet - 'Round Midnight video free download

Fatma Dridi Ben Aissa

good!

E. LeBron Pryor

BAGS and nem...

James West

WestSideOfJazzIncredible interplay between pianist John Lewis and Milt Jackson on vibes on this eclectic treatment of the iconic jazz standard.

Paolo Iavagnilio

Less heavy to work on Sudays...

Arne Thorbjoernsen

THE MODERN JAZZ QUARTET - Round MidnightMilt Jackson - vibJohn Lewis - pianoPercy Heath - bassConnie Kay - drumsAllMusic: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.

Dagaan Galakticos

What a long strange road we music lovers have been on this time around. To think that the MJQ had already made it's best recordings by about 1965! Here we are fifty years later and the garbage music that's being promoted by the biz compared to these high priests of music that played during our lifetimes! The singer Nancy Wilson had a radio interview show and interviewed Buddy? Clarke (trumpet - Doc Severensen NBC orchestra) who told her that when he was touring in the '50's there were five or six major jazz band quartets quintets etc in every major American City playing every night all over the country! All those great musicians playing for people and getting paid. To my mind there are still that many good musicians around - they just don't have anywhere to play. Hang in there people. When we cross over there's gonna be a lot of great musicians keepin' the Big Beat! 

Dustin Scott

Jazz is for people who understand music. It's why I love it!

Steve Lacey

Pure class just wished i,d seen them live

deirdre simpson

60's kid , my Dad had his Jazz Den - I would sit & listen & learn ", Fond Memories !

Chimo Arteaga

que finura.

L. Gustav Belcertius

Lasting, distinct and wonderfully swinging Chamber Jazz in blossom.

L. Gustav Belcertius

Lasting distinct and swinging hamber Jazz.

L. Gustav Belcertius

Persistent distinct chamber jazz.

james lee jobe

Brilliant, man.

Jay Young

One more comment. I would've wanted to hear MJQ turn to Debussy and perform "La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin." It'd work.

Jay Young

Can you imagine this. Elegant jazz. That's what it is. Jazz performed in tuxedos while not selling out to rank commercialism.

Maurizio Greco

dovrebbe essere ascoltata intorno a mezzanotte...ma la neve che ritorna a cadere magari anticipa la buonanotte....

Maurizio Greco

dovrebbe essere ascoltata intorno a mezzanotte...ma la neve che ritorna a cadere magari anticipa la buonanotte....

mrawsomepants355

Jazz at its finest. As a percussionist I have to say any jazz song with vibes becomes a favorite of mine. So I guess any song by these guys automatically goes towards the top of the list.

jmgibon

We are so blessed to live in this age when quality audio/video recording allows us to keep enjoying such gems whenever we want. Incidentally, I had the pleasure to see Milt Jackson in his very last performance at the Jazz Bakery in Venice, California.

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