Milt Jackson Wizard Of The Vibes & Milt Jackson 180g Import LP (Vinyl)

Two Original Albums On One 180g Vinyl LP!

Nicknamed "Bags", the Detroit, Michigan born vibraphonist Milt Jackson was one of the permanent members of the Modern Jazz Quartet and was famous for his blues-heavy improvisations. This release reissues two Jackson 10" LPs. Wizard of the Vibes combines four tracks he did with the Modern Jazz Quartet (plus Lou Donaldson on alto sax) in 1952 with three tracks done with Thelonious Monk and Art Blakey (1951). Three Milt Jackson originals are featured, including his signature composition and jazz standard, "Bags' Groove". The self-titled album that forms side B of this release features tracks recorded by the Milt Jackson Quartet (1951) and includes Thelonious Monk's "'Round About Midnight", as well as five Jackson originals.

Features:
• Direct Metal Master
• Import
• Made in the E.U.

Musicians:
Tracks A1-A2, A5-A7:
Lou Donaldson, alto sax
Milt Jackson, vibes
John Lewis, piano
Percy Heath, bass
Kenny Clarke, drums
New York, April 7, 1952
Tracks A3-A4, A8:
Sahib Shibab, alto sax (except track 4)
Milt Jackson, vibes
Thelonious Monk, piano
Al McKibbon, bass
Art Blakey, drums
New York City, July 23, 1951
Tracks B1-B4:
Milt Jackson, vibes
John Lewis, piano
Ray Brown, bass
Kenny Clarke, drums
New York City, August 24, 1951
Tracks B5-B8:
Milt Jackson, vibes
John Lewis, piano
Percy Heath, bass
Al Jones, drums
New York City, September 18, 1951

Selections:
Side A: Wizard Of The Vibes
1. Tahiti
2. Lillie
3. Criss Cross
4. Willow Weep For Me
5. What's New
6. Bags' Groove
7. On The Scene
8. Eronel
Side B: Milt Jackson
1. Milt Meets Sid
2. D & E
3. Yesterdays
4. Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
5. Autumn Breeze
6. Bluesology
7. Moving Nicely
8. 'Round About Midnight

Recorded In New York City, 1951 & 1952