Wizard of the Vibes
Milt Jackson · 1952
52 min · 17 tracks · bebop · hard bop
A vibrant blend of bebop and hard bop, showcasing intricate vibes melodies and dynamic improvisation.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady groove for relaxed evenings dynamic improvisation with vibrant melodies short tracks for focused listening
- Context
- Released in 1952, 'Wizard of the Vibes' marked Milt Jackson's emergence as a leading vibraphonist in jazz, following his work with the Modern Jazz Quartet. This album came shortly after his collaboration with Thelonious Monk, solidifying his place in the bebop movement and expanding his influence within the genre.
- If you like
- bebop, hard bop
Wizard of the Vibes is an album by Milt Jackson, released in 1952. A vibrant blend of bebop and hard bop, showcasing intricate vibes melodies and dynamic improvisation. The album is notable for its innovative compositions and arrangements that helped define the sound of modern jazz in the early 1950s. It has been praised for its critical reception over the years and remains a significant work in Milt Jackson's discography, often referenced for its influence on subsequent jazz musicians. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Wizard of the Vibes sound like?
A vibrant blend of bebop and hard bop, showcasing intricate vibes melodies and dynamic improvisation. Rooted in bebop and hard bop.
What makes Wizard of the Vibes by Milt Jackson notable?
The album is notable for its innovative compositions and arrangements that helped define the sound of modern jazz in the early 1950s. It has been praised for its critical reception over the years and remains a significant work in Milt Jackson's discography, often referenced for its influence on subsequent jazz musicians. Released in 1952, 'Wizard of the Vibes' marked Milt Jackson's emergence as a leading vibraphonist in jazz, following his work with the Modern Jazz Quartet. This album came shortly after his collaboration with Thelonious Monk, solidifying his place in the bebop movement and expanding his influence within the genre.
Who is Wizard of the Vibes for?
Wizard of the Vibes works well if you're into steady groove for relaxed evenings, dynamic improvisation with vibrant melodies and short tracks for focused listening.
How many songs are on Wizard of the Vibes?
Wizard of the Vibes has 17 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tahiti 3:29
- 2 Lillie 3:15
- 3 Bags’ Groove Standout 3:05
- 4 What’s New Standout 3:13
- 5 Don’t Get Around Much Anymore 3:01
- 6 On the Scene 2:43
- 7 Lillie (alternate take) 3:19
- 8 What’s New (alternate take) 3:17
- 9 Don’t Get Around Much Anymore (alternate take) 3:04
- 10 Evidence 2:34
- 11 Misterioso Standout 3:23
- 12 Epistrophy 3:08
- 13 I Mean You 2:47
- 14 Misterioso (alternate take) 2:47
- 15 All the Things You Are 3:01
- 16 I Should Care 3:02
- 17 I Should Care (alternate take) 3:02
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