Goodbye
Milt Jackson · 1974
36 min · 5 tracks · bebop · hard bop
A smooth blend of intricate bebop melodies and soulful hard bop rhythms delivered through masterful vibraphone improvisations.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Milt Jackson was an established figure in jazz by 1974, known for his work with the Modern Jazz Quartet. 'Goodbye' marked his first album after leaving Atlantic Records, showcasing a shift towards a more personal artistic expression. This release followed a prolific period in the 1960s when he contributed to numerous influential jazz recordings.
- If you like
- bebop, hard bop
Goodbye is an album by Milt Jackson, released in 1974. A smooth blend of intricate bebop melodies and soulful hard bop rhythms delivered through masterful vibraphone improvisations. This album is significant as it features Jackson's signature vibraphone sound, contributing to the evolution of hard bop. It received critical acclaim for its rich arrangements and improvisational depth, solidifying Jackson's reputation in the jazz community, particularly among aficionados of the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Goodbye sound like?
A smooth blend of intricate bebop melodies and soulful hard bop rhythms delivered through masterful vibraphone improvisations. Rooted in bebop and hard bop.
What makes Goodbye by Milt Jackson notable?
This album is significant as it features Jackson's signature vibraphone sound, contributing to the evolution of hard bop. It received critical acclaim for its rich arrangements and improvisational depth, solidifying Jackson's reputation in the jazz community, particularly among aficionados of the genre. Milt Jackson was an established figure in jazz by 1974, known for his work with the Modern Jazz Quartet. 'Goodbye' marked his first album after leaving Atlantic Records, showcasing a shift towards a more personal artistic expression. This release followed a prolific period in the 1960s when he contributed to numerous influential jazz recordings.
Who is Goodbye for?
Goodbye works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, gradual builds and payoffs and layered, dense sonic textures.
How many songs are on Goodbye?
Goodbye has 5 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Old Devil Moon Standout 5:50
- 2 SKJ 6:47
- 3 Opus de Funk 6:46
- 4 Detour Ahead Standout 8:00
- 5 Goodbye Standout 9:21
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