• Vinyl record album cover for 'Concorde: The Modern Jazz Quartet' on Prestige, featuring a pink and blue graphic design with the Monument to the Americas in Paris, set against a neutral gray background.

The Modern Jazz Quartet

Concorde

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COLOUR
  • Black
YEAR
  • 1982 (1955)
EXTRAS
  • Reissue, Still In Shrink
IF YOU LIKE
  • Jazz
  • Cool Jazz
  • Hard Bop
  • Miles Davis
  • The Dave Brubeck Quartet
  • John Lewis

The Modern Jazz Quartet's landmark 1955 debut features the classic lineup of Milt Jackson (vibraphone), John Lewis (piano), Percy Heath (bass), and newly-joined Connie Kay (drums). This album showcases the group's sophisticated blend of original compositions and reimagined standards, highlighted by definitive interpretations of Gershwin classics and Cole Porter's "All of You." Kay's restrained yet commanding drumming perfectly complements the ensemble's refined arrangements and purposeful improvisations. Essential listening for jazz lovers seeking intelligent, artfully crafted modern jazz.
Genre: Jazz