Milt Jackson
- Type: Classic Bandleader
- Born: 1 January 1923 in Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Died: 9 October 1999, New York City, New York, United States
- Active: 1945 - 1999
Biography
Nicknamed 'Bags,' Milt Jackson was the definitive vibraphonist of the modern jazz era. A founding member of the *Modern Jazz* Quartet, his playing was characterized by a deep, soulful, blues-drenched feeling and a warm, resonant tone that blended bebop speed with profound lyricism.
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Milt Jackson Discography
- Wizard of the Vibes (1952) - Album - rated 4.08/5
- Milt Jackson Quartet (1955) - Album - rated 3.55/5
- Ballads & Blues (1956) - Album - rated 3.58/5
- Jackson's Ville (1956) - Album - rated 3.31/5
- The Jazz Skyline (1956) - Album - rated 3.42/5
- Bags & Flutes (1959) - Album - rated 3.43/5
- Bags' Opus (1959) - Album - rated 3.39/5
- Bags & Trane (1961) - Album - rated 3.99/5
- Ballad Artistry of Milt Jackson (1961) - Album - rated 3.91/5
- Bags Meets Wes! (1962) - Album - rated 3.93/5
- Sunflower (1973) - Album - rated 3.62/5