Thursday, July 27, 2006

Yahoo LAUNCHCAST song of the day

Artist:Milt Jackson
Song:Bop Ag'in
Album:Burnin' At The Woodside




Milt Jackson is the most significant vibraphone player in jazz history. He was discovered by Dizzy Gillespie in his home town of Detroit but became famous in the 50s as part of the Modern Jazz Quartet led by pianist John Lewis. Jackson continued to record as a leader while a member of MJQ for 20 years. Jackson continued to record up until his death from liver cancer at age 76 in 1999. This 1995 recording was released on Quincy Jones' Qwest label. It's straight ahead jazz and that's what you will get when listening to Milt Jackson.

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