Released 70 years ago
The Modern Jazz Quartet at Music Inn
Modern Jazz Quartet · 1956
40 min · 9 tracks · cool jazz
A sophisticated blend of cool jazz intricacies and classical elegance, captured in an intimate live setting.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- intimate setting for quiet reflection
- elegant sophistication in sound
- subtle intricacies to discover
- for afternoon relaxation
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced music
- seek high-energy engagement
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'The Modern Jazz Quartet at Music Inn' was released in 1956, the Modern Jazz Quartet had established themselves as pivotal figures in the cool jazz movement. This album came shortly after their critically acclaimed work on 'Django', marking a period of increased popularity and artistic exploration for the group.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bill Evans· Dave Brubeck· Gerry Mulligan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Oh, Bess, Oh, Where's My Bess 4:32
- 2 A Fugue for Music Inn 4:45
- 3 Two Degrees East, Three Degrees West 7:09
- 4 Serenade 3:00
- 5 Fun 5:36
- 6 Sun Dance 4:02
- 7 The Man That Got Away 3:36
- 8 A Morning in Paris 2:56
- 9 Variation No. 1 on "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" 5:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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