Three Windows
Modern Jazz Quartet · 1987
51 min · 5 tracks · cool jazz
Elegant harmonies and intricate rhythms weave together in a sophisticated tapestry of cool jazz.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its critical reception, with many praising its exploration of complex arrangements and innovative structures within the jazz genre. It contributed to the resurgence of interest in jazz during the late 1980s, influencing a new generation of musicians drawn to the sophisticated interplay and lyrical depth that characterized this era.
- Best for
- steady pacing for focused listening elegant harmonies for relaxed afternoons gradual builds with satisfying resolutions
- Context
- By the time 'Three Windows' was released in 1987, the Modern Jazz Quartet had already established themselves as pioneers of the cool jazz movement since their formation in 1952. This album came during a period where they were exploring more contemporary influences while still maintaining their signature blend of classical elements and jazz improvisation, marking a notable evolution in their sound.
- 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 Three Windows Standout 8:16
- 2 Kansas City Breaks 6:33
- 3 Encounter in Cagnes Standout 12:31
- 4 Django 7:58
- 5 A Day in Dubrovnik Standout 16:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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