Milt Jackson and the Hip String Quartet
Milt Jackson · 1968
29 min · 8 tracks · bebop · hard bop
A rich blend of jazz textures, blending vibraphone melodies with lush string arrangements and intricate rhythms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove
- rich vibraphone melodies
- intricate rhythmic exploration
- suitable for relaxed gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced music
- seek standalone hit tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1968, Milt Jackson was already a prominent figure in jazz, known for his work with the Modern Jazz Quartet. 'Milt Jackson and the Hip String Quartet' marked his first album featuring strings, showcasing a creative pivot in his career as he explored new musical landscapes beyond traditional bebop and hard bop forms.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bobby Hutcherson· Gary Burton· Lionel Hampton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Got to Pay When the Deal Goes Down 3:16
- 2 The Morning After 3:23
- 3 For All We Know 3:20
- 4 A Walkin' Thing 5:21
- 5 In Walked Bud 3:32
- 6 A Little Too Much 3:39
- 7 Bags and Strings 3:20
- 8 New Rhumba 4:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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