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Refined, supremely accomplished, and possessed of a unique sound (courtesy of Milt Jackson's shimmering vibes), the Modern Jazz Quartet set a new standard for the jazz group as chamber ensemble. DJANGO puts these qualities on display, with variety and technical prowess to spare. The title track, a tribute to Gypsy guitar-king Django Reinhardt, written by pianist John Lewis, sets the stage with its bop excursions and change-ups from cool swing to minor-key moodiness (which also appropriately mirrors Reinhardt's music and life). The group's take on "Two Bass Hit" lets bassist Percy Heath take center stage, with support and accents from the others.

"La Ronde Suite" is a near-10-minute four-part suit of shifting colors, highlighting each member on their respective instruments (drummer Kenny Clarke takes a rare solo spot here). Two more Lewis tunes, "The Queen's Fancy" (a jazzy march) and the ballad "Milano," bracket two notable readings of standards--"Autumn in New York" (Jackson's vibes create a wistful effect) and "But Not For Me." For an early demonstration of the MJQ's classic sound (it was recorded in 1953), DJANGO remains one of the key albums in their discography. (The Extended Resolution reissue provides superior audiophile quality.)

Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey on June 25, 1953, December 23, 1954 and January 9, 1955. Originally released on Prestige (7057). Includes liner notes by Ira Gitler.

Modern Jazz Quartet: Milt Jackson (vibraphone); John Lewis (piano); Percy Heath (bass); Kenny Clarke (drums).

Down Beat (p.69) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "Percy Heath had one of the best left hands in the business, and on the title track of DJANGO his notes ring for an extraordinarily long time..."
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List Price $18.97 (You save $3.78)
Category Rock/Pop Albums, Jazz CDs, Jazz Instrument, Enhanced CD, Super Audio
Label Fantasy
Orig Year 1955
All Time Sales Rank   35144  
CD Universe Part number 6764121
Catalog number 7057
Discs 1
Release Date Aug 17, 2004
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Mono
Producer Ira Gitler; Bob Weinstock
Engineer Rudy Van Gelder
Personnel Percy Heath - bass
Kenny Clarke - drums
Milt Jackson - vibraphone
John Lewis - piano
Additional Info SACD Hybrid
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1.Django
2.One Bass Hit$0.99
3.Piano / Bass / Vibes / Drums
4.Queen's Fancy, The
5.Delaunay's Dilemma$0.99
6.Autumn in New York  $0.99
7.But Not For Me$0.99
8.Milano$0.99
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Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars) 5 stars

5 stars Excellent recording!
Thoroughly enjoyavble. Classic MJQ.
Submitted by mike (London ON Canada)
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