Album first released 1960. The group then comprising: John Lewis, piano - born 1920 Milt Jackson, vibraphone - born 1923 Percy Heath, bass - born 1923 Connie Kay, drums - born 1927
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Album first released 1960. The group then comprising: John Lewis, piano - born 1920 Milt Jackson, vibraphone - born 1923 Percy Heath, bass - born 19… read more
Album first released 1960. The group then comprising: John Lewis, piano - born 1920 Milt Jackson, vibraphone - born 1923 Percy Heath, bass - born 1923 Connie Kay, drums - born 1927
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The Modern Jazz Quartet was formed in 1952 by Milt Jackson (vibraphone), John Lewis (piano, musical director), Percy Heath (bass), and Kenny Clarke (drums). Connie Kay replaced Clarke in 1955. Various of the members had played together backing other artists such as Dizzy Gillespie and Ray Brown, and in Jackson's own Quartet. Through their long existence, they have worked with Classical musicians and are known for incorporating elements of Classical music into jazz, being one of the most notable examples of the style called Third Stream. The group disbanded in 1974 and reformed … read more