The Modern Jazz Quartet - A Proper Introduction to the Modern Jazz Quartet: La Ronde

Title: A Proper Introduction to the Modern Jazz Quartet: La Ronde Artist: The Modern Jazz Quartet Release Date: 11/27/2002 Re-Released On: 3/28/2006 Label: Proper Sales & Dist., Past Perfect (UK) Album Type(s): Greatest Hits, Instrumental UPCs: 4011222057624, 805520060844 Genre: Jazz Styles: Cool, Third Stream Moods: Calm/Peaceful, Reserved, Sophisticated, Amiable/Good-Natured, Elegant, Intimate, Melancholy, Reflective, Restrained, Gentle, Laid-Back/Mellow, Refined/Mannered, Reverent, Sparse Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 2 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. All the Things You Are
2. La Ronde
3. Vendome
4. Rose of the Rio Grande
5. The Queen's Fancy
6. Delaunay's Dilemma
7. Autumn in New York
8. But Not for Me
9. Django
10. One Bass Hit
11. Milano
12. Ralph's New Blues
13. All of You
14. I'll Remember April
15. Gershwin Medley: Soon/For You, For Me, For Evermore/Loved Walked In/Our
16. Concorde
17. Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise

Year Type Label Catalog # 2006 CD Proper Sales & Dist. 2084 2002 CD Past Perfect (UK) 205762

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Considering the lengthy career of the Modern Jazz Quartet as a working band, their extensive discography, and the many different projects they undertook, providing a definitive or even cursory introduction to their work might be a bit daunting. Still, this collection, with 17 tracks total, is quite the proper introduction to this legendary chamber jazz combo. The key is that many of the most beloved compositions of pianist John Lewis are included. Along with a few pristinely rendered standards such as "All The Things You Are," "Autumn In New York," and "I'll Remember April" are the selections from Lewis that have become standards, like "Delaunay's Dilemma," the immortal "Django," "One Bass Hit," "Milano" and "Concorde." And as always, the interplay between Lewis and vibraphonist Milt Jackson is second to none. An easily recommended purchase, it is testament to the continuing importance of this innovative and universally recognized modern jazz group that sets precedents no other band has even remotely approached. ~ Michael G. Nastos, All Music Guide

Name Credits Connie Kay Drums Geraint Watkins Digital Remastering John G. Lewis Piano Joop Visser Liner Notes, Compilation, Release Production Kenny Clarke Drums Milt Jackson Vibraphone Percy Heath Bass