The Quartet: Milt Jackson, John Lewis, Percy Heath, and Kenny Clarke (The Modern Jazz Quartet)
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The Modern Jazz Quartet (aka MJQ) is an anchor during a violent storm. It builds a foundation that fits perfectly to any mood one is expressing. I don’t know if this is hip music, but it is clearly cool. There are two classic lineups in MJQ: John Lewis on piano, Milt Jackson on vibes, Percy Heath on bass, and the legendary drummer Kenny Clarke on drums. Connie Kay replaced Clarke, and this lineup lasted for a great deal of time. The existence of an actual band is from 1952 to 1997, 45 years. MJQ has worked with numerous other jazz artists, such as The Swingle Singers and Sonny Rollins, among others.
The Quartet: Milt Jackson, John Lewis, Percy Heath, and Kenny Clarke (The Modern Jazz Quartet)
The Quartet: Milt Jackson, John Lewis, Percy…
The Quartet: Milt Jackson, John Lewis, Percy Heath, and Kenny Clarke (The Modern Jazz Quartet)
The Modern Jazz Quartet (aka MJQ) is an anchor during a violent storm. It builds a foundation that fits perfectly to any mood one is expressing. I don’t know if this is hip music, but it is clearly cool. There are two classic lineups in MJQ: John Lewis on piano, Milt Jackson on vibes, Percy Heath on bass, and the legendary drummer Kenny Clarke on drums. Connie Kay replaced Clarke, and this lineup lasted for a great deal of time. The existence of an actual band is from 1952 to 1997, 45 years. MJQ has worked with numerous other jazz artists, such as The Swingle Singers and Sonny Rollins, among others.