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.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its innovative integration of strings into jazz, which influenced subsequent genres and artists looking to blend orchestral elements with improvisational jazz. Critics praised it for its unique sound, contributing to Jackson's legacy as a pioneering vibraphonist during this era.
- 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
- Nat King Cole· Bing Crosby· Connie Francis· Herbie Mann· Les McCann· Lou Donaldson· Gerry Mulligan· Buddy Rich
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Got to Pay When the Deal Goes Down Standout 3:16
- 2 The Morning After 3:23
- 3 For All We Know Standout 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 Standout 3:20
- 8 New Rhumba 4:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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