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 Space (1996 UK digitally remastered issue of the 1969 5-track stereo LP on Apple Records featuring replacement drummer Connie Kay & including John Lewis Visitor From Venus & Visitor From Mars glossy picture sleeve with illustrated credits inner. The sleeve & vinyl appear Excellent with few signs of wear or play SAPCOR10) Track Listing: 1
£84.00 used
MODERN JAZZ QUARTET At Music Inn (Scarce 1961 UK 2-track 7 vinyl EP with intact four prong centre featuring Variation #1 on God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Two Degrees East Three Degrees West front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The picture sleeve has a name annotation and light discolouration to the reverse otherwise shows little wear and the vinyl has only light inaudible surface marks RE-K1320) Track Listing: 1
£17.00 used
MODERN JAZZ QUARTET The Quartet (Original 1957 UK 4-track vinyl 7 EP featuring Milt Jackson John Lewis Percy Heath and Kenny Clarke -part of the London Jazz Series includes the tracks Softly As In The A Morning Sunrise Love Me Pretty Baby Heart And Soul and True Blues and housed in the original front laminated flipback picture sleeve
£12.00 used
MODERN JAZZ QUARTET Under The Jasmin Tree (Rare original early 1970s Australian edition of the 1968 Apple label 4-track STEREO vinyl LP issued exclusively down under by the World Record Club and housed in a unique front laminated picture sleevewith an olive green tinted image of the Quartet looking very cool indeed
£110.00 used
THE MODERN JAZZ QUARTET Django / Milano (1955 UK first press 7 EP on the purple & gold Esquire label with original triangular centre fully laminated flipback picture sleeve. The cover shows only minor ageing & the vinyl is Excellent with very little play EP106) Track Listing: 1. Django 2. Milano
£17.00 used
MODERN JAZZ QUARTET Django / Milano (1961 UK 2nd issue of the 1955 2-track 7 vinyl EP on the purple & silver Esquire label with intact original four prong centre front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just light ring wear and foxing and the vinyl looks barely played EP106) Track Listing: 1
£18.00 used
MODERN JAZZ QUARTET Plays One Never Knows (1959 UK 6-track stereo LP the original film score for No Sun In Venice by John Lewis. Opens with the memorable Lewis-composed tune The Golden Striker housed in a front laminated scalloped flipback sleeve with Turner cover painting displaying a beautiful evocative image of Venice
£23.00 used
THE MODERN JAZZ QUARTET The Sheriff (1964 UK 7-track deep groove mono LP on a purple & silver London label in the American Series front laminated picture sleeve. The cover is Excellent with just a spot of faint foxing & the vinyl is clean & in Excellent condition with barely any play HA-K8161) Track Listing: 1
£28.00 used
MODERN JAZZ QUARTET Echoes (1984 German Pablo label 6-track LP featuring the classic line-up together again after a long spell in hibernation. The glossy picture sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl appears barely played D2312-142) Track Listing: 1. That Slavic Smile 2. Echoes 3. The Watergate Blues 4
£14.00 used
MODERN JAZZ QUARTET Live At The Lighthouse (1969 US second issue of the 1967 7-track stereo LP on a green & orange Atlantic label recorded in its entirety at The Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach California. The picture sleeve shows some laminate tear towards the opening edge and the vinyl remains in excellent condition SD1486) Track Listing: 1
£14.00 used