Modern Jazz Quartet • For Ellington

Review by Scott Yanow

This is a tribute album that works quite well. The Modern Jazz Quartet is heard at their best on such Duke Ellington tunes as "Rockin' in Rhythm," "Jack the Bear" and "Ko-Ko." Also quite noteworthy are their two newer pieces, John Lewis's "For Ellington" and Milt Jackson's "Maestro E.K.E." which perfectly capture the spirit of Ellington's music. The ballads sometimes get a little sleepy but on a whole this is a very enjoyable release.

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Reseña de Scott Yanow

Este es un álbum tributo que funciona bastante bien. El Cuarteto de Jazz Moderno se escucha en su mejor momento en temas de Duke Ellington como "Rockin' in Rhythm", "Jack the Bear" y "Ko-Ko". También son dignas de mención sus dos piezas más recientes, "For Ellington" de John Lewis y "Maestro E.K.E." de Milt Jackson, que captan perfectamente el espíritu de la música de Ellington. Las baladas a veces se adormecen un poco, pero en general es un lanzamiento muy agradable.

Tracklist
1 For Ellington 8:01
2 Jack The Bear 5:04
3 Prelude To A Kiss 5:05
4 It Don't Mean A Thing 5:45
5 Ko-Ko 5:44
6 Maestro E.K.E. 5:37
7 Sepia Panorama 5:32
8 Rockin' The Rhythm 6:33
9 Come Sunday 4:11

Personnel
Milt Jackson - vibraphone
John Lewis - piano
Percy Heath - bass
Connie Kay - drums, percussion

Release Date 1988
Duration 51:32
Recording Date February 1, 1988 - February 3, 1988

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