MJQ & Friends: A 40th Anniversary Celebration
Modern Jazz Quartet · 1994
71 min · 13 tracks · cool jazz
A sophisticated blend of cool jazz textures and timeless melodies, celebrating a legacy of improvisation and collaboration.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- celebratory improvisation moments
- afternoon gathering ambiance
- sophisticated melodic exploration
- reflective listening for enthusiasts
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat dance tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1994, 'MJQ & Friends: A 40th Anniversary Celebration' marked a significant milestone for the Modern Jazz Quartet, celebrating their four decades of influence in the jazz genre. By this time, the group had already established themselves as pioneers of cool jazz, with their previous album 'Quality Time' released in 1990 showcasing their enduring musical chemistry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bill Evans· Dave Brubeck· Gerry Mulligan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bags’ Groove 5:01
- 2 All the Things You Are 5:57
- 3 Cherokee (Indian Love Song) 6:08
- 4 Indiana 7:44
- 5 Come Rain or Come Shine 5:28
- 6 Willow Weep for Me 6:14
- 7 Memories of You 4:16
- 8 Blues for Juanita 3:55
- 9 There Will Never Be Another You 4:40
- 10 Easy Living 4:10
- 11 Django 7:43
- 12 Darn That Dream 5:15
- 13 Billy’s Bounce 4:45
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