The Modern Jazz Quartet & Orchestra
Modern Jazz Quartet · 1960
42 min · 6 tracks · cool jazz
A seamless blend of cool jazz improvisation infused with orchestral sophistication and intricate arrangements.
Why this album works
'The Modern Jazz Quartet & Orchestra' received critical acclaim for its innovative fusion of jazz and orchestral music, influencing future collaborations between these genres. The album solidified the quartet's place in the jazz canon and contributed to the cool jazz movement's evolution during the late 1950s.
- Best for
- steady pacing with rewarding resolution intricate arrangements for attentive listening orchestral sophistication enhances improvisation
- Context
- In 1960, the Modern Jazz Quartet was firmly established in the jazz scene, following their breakthrough album 'Fontessa' (1956). 'The Modern Jazz Quartet & Orchestra' marks a significant collaboration with classical elements, showcasing their versatility just as they were gaining national recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dean Martin· Bing Crosby· Aretha Franklin· Ella Fitzgerald· Ray Charles· Chet Atkins· Tony Bennett· Andy Williams
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Around the Blues 8:29
- 2 Divertimento Standout 8:14
- 3 England's Carol Standout 6:39
- 4 Concertino for Jazz Quartet & Orchestra: First Movement Standout 6:39
- 5 Concertino for Jazz Quartet & Orchestra: Second Movement Passacaglia 6:35
- 6 Concertino for Jazz Quartet & Orchestra: Third Movement 5:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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