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The Modern Jazz Quartet - Dedicated To Connie (1960) [2CD]
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After drummer Connie Kay passed away, this previously unreleased concert, recorded in Slovenia in 1960, was issued on a double CD and dedicated to him.

The Modern Jazz Quartet (which also includes pianist John Lewis, vibraphonist Milt Jackson and bassist Percy Heath) is heard in surprisingly inspired form playing their usual repertoire of the time.

Highlights include a 23-minute medley of John Lewis compositions, "Bag's Groove," "It Don't Mean a Thing," "Django," "How High the Moon" and "Skating in Central Park." Lewis has stated that the group never played better than during this concert. Although that statement is debatable, the MJQ certainly sounds in prime form throughout the easily recommended release.

* RECORDED LIVE IN LJUBLANA, SLOVENIA, MAY 27, 1960.-

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CD1
01 - The Little Comedy; La Cantatrice; Harlequin; Fontessa
02 - 'Round Midnight
03 - Cylinder
04 - Bag's Groove
05 - Odds Against Tomorrow
06 - It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
07 - A Social Call

CD2
01 - Django
02 - I Should Care
03 - How High The Moon
04 - Colombine - Pulcinella
05 - Spanish Steps
06 - Pyramid (Blues For Junior)
07 - Milt Meets Sid
08 - I Remember Clifford
09 - Vendome
10 - Skating In Central Park

*1995 Atlantic / WEA | 82763-2


Personnel:
Milt Jackson - vibraphone
John Lewis - piano
Percy Heath - bass
Connie Kay - drums