Artist: Modern Jazz Quartet
Genre: Jazz
The Modern Jazz Quartet was an American jazz ensemble that achieved remarkable longevity and critical acclaim from 1952 to 1993. The classic lineup of John Lewis (piano), Milt Jackson (vibraphone), Percy Heath (bass), and Connie Kay (drums) created a distinctive sound combining bebop improvisation with classical chamber music elegance. Lewis's compositions and arrangements gave the group a refined, subtle character unique in jazz. Albums like 'Django' and 'Fontessa' demonstrated their sophisticated approach. The MJQ's formal presentation, including tuxedos and concert hall performances, helped legitimize jazz as art music. Their influence on chamber jazz and the integration of classical elements into jazz was foundational.
Modern Jazz Quartet vinyl records
29 Modern Jazz Quartet new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
THE MODERN JAZZ QUARTET The Modern Jazz Quartet Plays One Never Knows - Original Film Score For “No Sun In Venice†By John Lewis (1958 UK 6-track deep groove mono LP opening with The Golden Striker front laminated scalloped flipback picturesleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear & the heavyweight vinyl appears barely played LTZ-K15140) Track Listing: A1 The Golden Striker A2 One Never Knows A3 The Rose Truc B1 Cortege B2 Venice B3 Three Windows
£17.00 used
THE MODERN JAZZ QUARTET & THE ALL-STAR JAZZ BAND Jazz Dialogue (1966 UK 7-track stereo vinyl LP which sees the MJQ joined by a thirteen piece brass section including Clark Terry Kai Winding Phil Woods Richie Kamuca & more front laminated pasted picture sleeve. The sleeve is Excellent with just the lightest spot of foxing whilst the vinyl appears Near Mint SBL7733)
£28.00 used
MODERN JAZZ QUARTET The Modern Jazz Quartet Plays George Gershwins Porgy & Bess (1970s US issue of the 1965 7-track stereo vinyl LP pasted picture sleeve. The sleeve has a small split to the top seam and the vinyl appears barely played SD-1440) Track Listing: Summertime Bess You Is My Woman My Mans Gone Now I Love You Porgy It Aint Necessarily So Oh Bess O Wheres My Bess Theres A Boat Dats Leavin Soon For New York
£17.00 used
THE MODERN JAZZ QUARTET Concorde (1985 French issue of the 1955 6-track mono LP the first MJQ session done specifically for the 12-inch format back in the day. The sleeve still remains in its original open shop shrink and shows a little shelfwear whilst the vinyl appears barely played) Track Listing: 1
£17.00 used
THE MODERN JAZZ QUARTET Concorde (1966 UK issue of the 6-track mono vinyl LP MJQs very first album originally released on Prestige in 1955 with Connie Kay on drums featuring a number of impeccably performed standards including a Gershwin medley front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl appears barely played PR7005) Track Listing: Ralphs New Blues All of You Ill Remember April Gershwin Medley: Soon/ For You For Me Forevermore/ Love Walked In/ Our Love Is Here To Stay Softly As in a Morning Sunrise Concorde
£17.00 used
THE SWINGLE SINGERS & THE MODERN JAZZ QUARTET Place Vendome (1967 UK 7-track mono LP recorded in Paris & named after one of the most beautiful spots in the city housed in a nice front laminated flipback sleeve with both groups stood outside the square. The sleeve is Excellent with minimal shelf wear & the vinyl is clean & in Excellent condition with very little play BL7776) Track Listing: Little Davids Fugue When I Am Laid In Earth Vendome Ricercare A 6 Air For G String Alexanders Fugue Three Windows
£17.00 used
THE MODERN JAZZ QUARTET At Birdland (Collectors edition 1976 Italian 7-track vinyl LP recorded live in NYC on an unspecified date starring John Lewis Milton Jackson Percy Heath and Connie Kay. The picture sleeve retains its opened factory shrinkwrap and the vinyl lppks barely played SM3785) Track Listing: A1 Whats New A2 Ill Remember April A3 Django B1 Concorde B2 Yesterdays B3 One Hit Bass B4 Bags Groove
£23.00 used
THE MODERN JAZZ QUARTET The Best Of The Modern Jazz Quartet (1970 US 6-track Stereo compilation LP front laminated pasted picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelf/ring wear with a bit of age yellowing to the reverse & the vinyl remains in excellent condition with just a couple of light surface scuffs to show for over fifty years SD1546) Track Listing: A1 Fontessa 11:12 A2 The Golden Striker 3:39 A3 Bags Groove 4:04 B1 Django 5:25 B2 Sketch 5:30 B3 Pyramid 7:42
£14.00 used
THE MODERN JAZZ QUARTET The Modern Jazz Quartet (2013 UK 14-track vinyl LP; originally released in 1953 and 1954 as two seperate 10 discs picture sleeve. The sleeve (still in opened shrink.) shows minimal wear and the vinyl shows only the lightest signs of play DOL753) Track Listing: 1. Reunion Blues 2
£23.00 used