Deep Modern Jazz

The Modern Jazz Quartet - The Complete Atlantic Studio Recordings 1956-1964 (2011) {7 CD Box Set Mosaic MD7-249}
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© 1956-64, 2011 Mosaic / Atlantic / Rhino | MD7-249
Jazz / Cool / Bop / Third Stream / Piano / Vibes

That sound. One group conceived it. Defined it. Perfected it. The Modern Jazz Quartet was certainly one of the most distinctive voices in the history of jazz, thanks to the unique qualities of personal expression and collective vision of its members Milt Jackson, John Lewis, Percy Heath and Connie Kay (who had replaced original drummer Kenny Clarke by the time the band started recording this music). They were also exceptionally prolific during their tenure at Atlantic Records, producing 14 albums in eight years. And now, that MJQ sound gets the complete respect it deserves, thanks to our new box, The Complete 1956-1964 Modern Jazz Quartet Atlantic Studio Recordings.

Fantastic 100 CD box containing a plethora of Modern Jazz recordings. In the 1950's, Jazz spread over the world. With the advent of the LP, Jazz improvisation was freed from the limitation of the old 78 three minute playing time. This gave room for deep and long artistic statements. The Jazz message conquered the scene and built new regional and stylistic centers.

A rare Japanese box set is a collection of jazz records from the Dial label.

With their cool, group-oriented sound, bop-inflected improvisations, and classical chamber aesthetics, the Modern Jazz Quartet rose to prominence in the '50s, expanding the jazz paradigm and bridging the gap between smoky jazz clubs and prestigious concert halls.

Dan Tepfer Trio - Five Pedals Deep (2010) {Sunnyside SSC1265}
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© 2010 Sunnyside | SSC 1265
Jazz / Post Bop / Modern Jazz / Piano

Dan Tepfer's third CD as a leader (and second for Sunnyside) again focuses on the pianist's polished originals. This time out Tepfer is joined by bassist Thomas Morgan and drummer Ted Poor, performing pieces that he has played with some regularity prior to the sessions. The intense "All I Heard Was Nothing" gives the flavor of being adapted from a classical piece, a dramatic post-bop vehicle where the trio operates like a finely tuned engine.