European Concert

by The Modern Jazz Quartet

European Concert cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1960
  • Label: Atlantic
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:16:17
  • Community rating: 3.94/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: John Lewis, Connie Kay, Percy Heath

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Compiled from various meticulously recorded performances across Scandinavia, this expansive double album captures the legendary ensemble at the absolute zenith of their elegant, chamber-jazz aesthetic. The immaculate interplay between Milt Jackson's bluesy vibraphone and John Lewis' classically influenced piano is perfectly preserved, demonstrating their unparalleled dynamic control and refined swing. The recording serves as a definitive summation of their highly disciplined, immensely influential approach to modern jazz.

Genres

Descriptors: chamber, piano, melodic, improvisational, classic

Tracklist

  1. Django (5:25)
  2. Bluesology (4:27)
  3. I Should Care (5:15)
  4. La Ronde (2:57)
  5. I Remember Clifford (5:02)
  6. Festival Sketch (4:19)
  7. Vendome (2:25)
  8. Odds Against Tomorrow (6:46)
  9. Pyramid (Blues For Junior) (8:34)
  10. It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) (5:29)
  11. Skating In Central Park (6:01)
  12. The Cylinder (6:15)
  13. 'Round Midnight (3:40)
  14. Bags' Groove (4:59)
  15. I'll Remember April (4:43)

Credits

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