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"This album has an interesting concept, alternating four original blues with five adaptations of melodies from classical works by Bach. The Modern Jazz Quartet had long been quite adept in both areas, and despite a certain lack of variety on this set (alternating back and forth between the two styles somewhat predictably), the music is largely enjoyable. Vibraphonist Milt Jackson, pianist John Lewis (doubling here on harpsichord), bassist Percy Heath, and drummer Connie Kay were still all very much in their musical prime during the 21st year of the MJQ's existence." ~ Scott Yanow
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How did they do that? There is something about the "soul" of some jazz musicians that enables them to master the essence of a baroque composer like J. S. Bach and express his finest thoughts in a jazz idiom that surely Bach himself would have wanted to be part of. John Lewis, piano and Milt Jackson, vibes, are masters of impeccable musical taste and understatement and they repeatedly demonstrate these qualities throughout this recording. Truly, Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring is a real "Joy". I would buy anything recorded by the Modern Jazz Quartet without first hearing it. I "know" these artists, they remain true to their craft, wherever it takes them.
I had this as a LP record back in the 70's and I played the daylights out of it! This CD is an excellent addition to any jazz collection. If you appreciate MJQ and JS Bach you will surely enjoy this.
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