Together Again: Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival '82
Modern Jazz Quartet · 1982
53 min · 9 tracks · cool jazz
A polished blend of intricate melodies and rhythmic sophistication, embodying the essence of cool jazz.
Why this album works
Together Again: Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival '82 is significant for showcasing the Modern Jazz Quartet's enduring artistry and appeal in a competitive music landscape. The album received critical acclaim for its performance quality and contributed to the group's resurgence, reaffirming their influence on subsequent generations of jazz musicians.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo groove intricate melodies for focus evening relaxation with friends
- Context
- By 1982, the Modern Jazz Quartet was solidifying their legacy as pioneers of cool jazz. This live album captures their performance at the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival during a period when they were revitalizing their sound and audience after a brief hiatus in the late 1970s.
- 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 Django Standout 5:43
- 2 The Cylinder 5:28
- 3 The Martyr 9:00
- 4 Really True Blues Standout 5:51
- 5 Odds Against Tomorrow 8:50
- 6 The Jasmine Tree 4:57
- 7 Monterey Mist 4:27
- 8 Bags' New Groove Standout 4:33
- 9 Woody 'n You 4:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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