The Modern Jazz Quartet Plays No Sun in Venice
Modern Jazz Quartet · 1958
36 min · 6 tracks · cool jazz
Sophisticated harmonies intertwine with fluid rhythms, creating a serene yet complex soundscape reflective of Venice's enchanting aura.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Golden Striker Start here — Opening the album, this track features a delicate interplay between piano and vibes that captures the essence of the quartet's sound while showcasing their melodic inventiveness.
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Venice — This piece encapsulates the album's thematic connection to Venice through its lush harmonies and evocative melodies, painting a musical picture of the city's atmosphere.
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Cortege — A standout composition that blends somber tones with intricate rhythms, illustrating the group's ability to convey emotion through sophisticated arrangements.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases sophisticated arrangements and fluid interplay, characteristic of the cool jazz movement.
What we noticed
- The album features intricate counterpoint between the piano and vibraphone, creating a layered texture that evolves throughout each track.
- The final track introduces a more pronounced rhythmic complexity, contrasting with the serene flow of earlier pieces.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Recognized for its artistic contribution to cool jazz and intricate arrangements.
- Themes
- Venetian ambiance· sophisticated harmonies· fluid rhythms
- Career context
- By 1958, the Modern Jazz Quartet was solidifying its reputation as a leading force in cool jazz, following their influential album 'Fontessa' released in 1956. 'The Modern Jazz Quartet Plays No Sun in Venice' marked their sixth studio album and showcased their unique blend of classical elements with jazz improvisation, further establishing their artistic identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bill Evans· Dave Brubeck· Gerry Mulligan
Tracklist
- 1 The Golden Striker Start here 3:40
- 2 One Never Knows 9:10
- 3 The Rose 4:57
- 4 Cortege 7:29
- 5 Venice 4:28
- 6 Three Windows 6:44
What to play next
The Modern Jazz Quartet at Music Inn Volume 2
1959
Continues the refined sound and intricate arrangements experienced in the current album.
The Modern Jazz Quartet and the Oscar Peterson Trio at the Opera House
1957
Sets the stage with similar sophistication and collaborative spirit leading into Venice's themes.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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