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Milt Jackson at the Museum of Modern Art

Milt Jackson · 1965

41 min · 9 tracks · bebop · hard bop

A vibrant blend of bebop improvisation and hard bop grooves, showcasing Jackson's mastery of the vibraphone.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo grooves
  • vibrant improvisation focus
  • in-order listening experience
  • artistic exploration of sound

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced energy
  • looking for standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1965, 'Milt Jackson at the Museum of Modern Art' captures Jackson during a prolific phase in his career, following his tenure with the Modern Jazz Quartet. This live album solidified his reputation as a leading vibraphonist and showcased his ability to engage audiences outside traditional jazz venues.
Stylistic neighbors
Bobby Hutcherson· Gary Burton· Lionel Hampton

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Quota 5:10
  • 2 Novamo 5:55
  • 3 Enigma 3:49
  • 4 Turquoise 5:22
  • 5 Chryise 3:25
  • 6 Montelei 5:08
  • 7 Simplicity & Beauty 2:53
  • 8 Flying Saucer 5:09
  • 9 Namesake 4:25

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata