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Modern Jazz Quartet & Orchestra
CD (Item 732714) Atlantic (Japan), 1960 — Condition: Used$14.99 ...
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An expanded setting for the Modern Jazz Quartet – and a very compelling little record that has the core combo augmented by larger orchestrations from Gunther Schuller – who has a very sympathetic ear for their sound! Schuller's charts are never overwhelming – and instead shade things in with subtle strings and cascading colors that work perfectly with the piano of John Lewis and vibes of Milt Jackson – modes that echo their more modern elements, yet still retain the sense of warmth that always kept the MJQ from ever sounding too academic. In a way, the larger backdrops almost give the music a jazz soundtrack feel – maybe more so than some of the group's smaller lineup outings for film. Titles include "England's Carol", "Around The Blues", "Divertimento", and "Concertino For Jazz Quartet & Orchestra". © 1996-2023, Dusty Groove, Inc.
(Out of print, 2013 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
(Out of print, 2013 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
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