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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