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The Quartet
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"The Quartet"
Modern Jazz Quartet
Savoy MG-12046
Hi-Fi Recording
Milt Jackson
John Lewis
Percy Heath
Kenny Clarke
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1. Softly As In A Morning Sunrise
2. Love Me Pretty Baby
3. Autumn Breeze
Ray Brown replaces Percy Heath
Al Jones replaces Kenny Clarke
4. Milt Meets Sid
Ray Brown replaces Percy Heath
5. Movin Nicely
Ray Brown replaces Percy Heath
Al Jones replaces Kenny Clarke
6. D & E
Ray Brown replaces Percy Heath
7. Heart And Soul
8. True Blues
9. Bluesology
Ray Brown replaces Percy Heath
Al Jones replaces Kenny Clarke
10. Yesterdays
Ray Brown replaces Percy Heath
11. Round About Midnight
Ray Brown replaces Percy Heath
Al Jones replaces Kenny Clarke
12. Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
Ray Brown replaces Percy Heath
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A mere listing of the musicians presented in this LP would seem by itself to insure the prospective listeners of many moments of fine recorded jazz. They – Milt Jackson, John Lewis, Kenny Clarke, Percy Heath – all have shown in past performances, their concern for certain elements essential to good jazz, and especially good modern jazz: An insistance on “swinging”, in the broad scene of that slippery term, whether in ballads or blues or up-tempo tunes; an avoidance of the affected, pretentious “avant garde” approach which characterizes some modern groups today; and yet in reference to the latter, an awareness of the progressive nature of jazz, of such inevitable movements as the reaction of the early 1940’s leading towards bop, or of the reaction in the late 1940’s leading away from bop. These factors embody the musical ideas of the members of the “Quartet.” Individually they stand out as among the top men on their respective instruments: Jackson on vibraharps, Clarke on drums, Lewis on piano, Heath and Brown on the string bass. John Lewis furthermore has been hailed as one of the finest jazz composer-arrangers today. Collectively, they illustrate the happy medium of “tradition plus progress” mentioned above. They are heard here in fine musical form, utilizing the long and varied experience they have derived from the jazz wars of the bop and post bop periods, in bands big and small. They employ their talents like skilled craftsmen and go about their work with that case and surety which elicit rapt admiration from fans and make frustrated musicians more so.
Edward Jardim
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Once again Savoy Records are proud to present another historical chapter in Jazz. Savoy has had the privilege in the past 16 years of introducing more new talent than all other companies combined including such greats as Charlie Parker, Fats Navarro, Bud Powell, Jay and Kai, Miles Davis, Kenny Clarke and too many others which we have no room to mention. (On this liner dedicated to the men shown on this cover). Continuing my discussion about firsts, we are proud to present here what was the formation of the now popular “Modern Jazz Quartet”, and the enclosed sides are the first by the group which was at that time called the “The Milt Jackson Quartet” but in actuality was a collaboration of the four men involved. At this time the groups repertoire consisted of a few Milt Jackson originals based on blues or popular changes plus the best standards. Freedom was at this time their great asset. Intros were blown by whichever member of the group called upon and themes were stated by Milt after which the jazz choruses were blown allowing each man the opportunity for expression of his own.
Re-Mastered by Rudy Van Gelder
Ozzie Cadena, Production
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Send stamp for free jazz discography and catalogue to
Savoy Records Co., Inc., 58 Market Street, Newark, N.J.
Thanks to newly developed digital sound recovery technology, we have achieved the recreation of the true, original sound of the irreplaceable Savoy master recordings on this CD. Nippon Columbia, now the owner of the Savoy label, is proud to be able to offer these historic performances with the highest possible fidelity, along with reproductions of the original art work, for your enjoyment.
Used CD copies of this recording are available from Amazon.com or you can click here to download individual tracks: Modern Jazz Quartet
______________________________________________________________________"The Quartet"
Modern Jazz Quartet
Savoy MG-12046
Hi-Fi Recording
Milt Jackson
John Lewis
Percy Heath
Kenny Clarke
______________________________________________________________________
1. Softly As In A Morning Sunrise
2. Love Me Pretty Baby
3. Autumn Breeze
Ray Brown replaces Percy Heath
Al Jones replaces Kenny Clarke
4. Milt Meets Sid
Ray Brown replaces Percy Heath
5. Movin Nicely
Ray Brown replaces Percy Heath
Al Jones replaces Kenny Clarke
6. D & E
Ray Brown replaces Percy Heath
7. Heart And Soul
8. True Blues
9. Bluesology
Ray Brown replaces Percy Heath
Al Jones replaces Kenny Clarke
10. Yesterdays
Ray Brown replaces Percy Heath
11. Round About Midnight
Ray Brown replaces Percy Heath
Al Jones replaces Kenny Clarke
12. Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
Ray Brown replaces Percy Heath
______________________________________________________________________
A mere listing of the musicians presented in this LP would seem by itself to insure the prospective listeners of many moments of fine recorded jazz. They – Milt Jackson, John Lewis, Kenny Clarke, Percy Heath – all have shown in past performances, their concern for certain elements essential to good jazz, and especially good modern jazz: An insistance on “swinging”, in the broad scene of that slippery term, whether in ballads or blues or up-tempo tunes; an avoidance of the affected, pretentious “avant garde” approach which characterizes some modern groups today; and yet in reference to the latter, an awareness of the progressive nature of jazz, of such inevitable movements as the reaction of the early 1940’s leading towards bop, or of the reaction in the late 1940’s leading away from bop. These factors embody the musical ideas of the members of the “Quartet.” Individually they stand out as among the top men on their respective instruments: Jackson on vibraharps, Clarke on drums, Lewis on piano, Heath and Brown on the string bass. John Lewis furthermore has been hailed as one of the finest jazz composer-arrangers today. Collectively, they illustrate the happy medium of “tradition plus progress” mentioned above. They are heard here in fine musical form, utilizing the long and varied experience they have derived from the jazz wars of the bop and post bop periods, in bands big and small. They employ their talents like skilled craftsmen and go about their work with that case and surety which elicit rapt admiration from fans and make frustrated musicians more so.
Edward Jardim
______________________________________________________________________
Once again Savoy Records are proud to present another historical chapter in Jazz. Savoy has had the privilege in the past 16 years of introducing more new talent than all other companies combined including such greats as Charlie Parker, Fats Navarro, Bud Powell, Jay and Kai, Miles Davis, Kenny Clarke and too many others which we have no room to mention. (On this liner dedicated to the men shown on this cover). Continuing my discussion about firsts, we are proud to present here what was the formation of the now popular “Modern Jazz Quartet”, and the enclosed sides are the first by the group which was at that time called the “The Milt Jackson Quartet” but in actuality was a collaboration of the four men involved. At this time the groups repertoire consisted of a few Milt Jackson originals based on blues or popular changes plus the best standards. Freedom was at this time their great asset. Intros were blown by whichever member of the group called upon and themes were stated by Milt after which the jazz choruses were blown allowing each man the opportunity for expression of his own.
Re-Mastered by Rudy Van Gelder
Ozzie Cadena, Production
______________________________________________________________________
Send stamp for free jazz discography and catalogue to
Savoy Records Co., Inc., 58 Market Street, Newark, N.J.
Thanks to newly developed digital sound recovery technology, we have achieved the recreation of the true, original sound of the irreplaceable Savoy master recordings on this CD. Nippon Columbia, now the owner of the Savoy label, is proud to be able to offer these historic performances with the highest possible fidelity, along with reproductions of the original art work, for your enjoyment.
