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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

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