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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady groove for relaxed evenings
- dynamic improvisation with vibrant melodies
- short tracks for focused listening
- alternate takes for deeper exploration
- smooth transitions between uplifting moments
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, sprawling compositions
- seek high-energy, fast-paced tracks
Where this album fits
- Career 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bobby Hutcherson· Gary Burton· Lionel Hampton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tahiti 3:29
- 2 Lillie 3:15
- 3 Bags’ Groove 3:05
- 4 What’s New 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 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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