Review:
Hailing from a trio of Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ) sessions, Django (1955) contains some of the earliest sides that Milt Jackson (vibraphone), John Lewis (piano), Percy Heath (bass) and Kenny Clarke (drums) recorded for Prestige Records. Initially, the combo was part of Dizzy Gillespie's influential backing band and after a change in drummers (to Connie Kay), they continued as one of the more sophisticated aggregates of the post-bop era. The album commences with Lewis' sublime and serene title track "Django," dedicated to the memory of guitarist extraordinaire Django Reinhardt. This musical paean aptly recaptures the essence of Reinhardt's enigmatic gypsy-like nature, especially evident within Jackson's leads, which emerge from the thoughtful opening dirge with a refined, warm tone throughout. Reinhardt's playfulness is recalled in Lewis' well-placed interjections between and beneath Jackson's lines. "One Bass Hit" is an homage to Gillespie with Heath taking charge of the intricate melody, showing off his often criminally underutilized skills. From the same December 1954 gathering comes the moody Lewis-penned ballad "Milano." There is a notable Mediterranean feel resounding in the opulence of MJQ's unassuming interaction. The centerpiece is the lengthy four-movement showcase "La Ronde Suite" circa January of 1955. The MJQ maneuver with unquestionable grace, alternately supporting and soloing, each taking the reigns as the others construct their contributions around the respective soloist. The remaining four selections date back to June of 1953 and are highlighted by "The Queen's Fancy," a simple and refined fugue that carries a distinct air of nobility. "Delaunay's Dilemma" is a definite contrast as it allows the players to cut loose with some frisky and fun exchanges that perfectly demonstrate their ability to glide through the sinuous syncopation. Both the understated splendor of "Autumn in New York" and the equally sublime cover of "But Not for Me" provide some familiar backdrops for the MJQ to collaborate and perhaps more directly display their essential improvisational abilities. In terms of seminal Modern Jazz Quartet entries, it is hard to exceed the variety of styles and performances gathered on Django.
by Lindsay Planer
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Revisión:
Proveniente de un trío de sesiones del Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ), Django (1955) contiene algunas de las primeras caras que Milt Jackson (vibráfono), John Lewis (piano), Percy Heath (bajo) y Kenny Clarke (batería) grabaron para Prestige Records. Inicialmente, el combo fue parte de la influyente banda de respaldo de Dizzy Gillespie y después de un cambio de bateristas (a Connie Kay), continuaron como uno de los agregados más sofisticados de la era post-bop. El álbum comienza con el sublime y sereno título del tema de Lewis "Django", dedicado a la memoria del extraordinario guitarrista Django Reinhardt. Este himno musical recupera acertadamente la esencia de la enigmática naturaleza gitana de Reinhardt, especialmente evidente en las pistas de Jackson, que emergen del reflexivo canto inicial con un tono refinado y cálido en todo momento. La juguetona personalidad de Reinhardt se recuerda en las bien situadas interjecciones de Lewis entre y debajo de las líneas de Jackson. "One Bass Hit" es un homenaje a Gillespie con Heath haciéndose cargo de la intrincada melodía, mostrando sus habilidades a menudo criminalmente infrautilizadas. De la misma reunión de diciembre de 1954 viene la malhumorada balada "Milano" de Lewis. Hay un notable sentimiento mediterráneo que resuena en la opulencia de la modesta interacción de MJQ. La pieza central es la larga exhibición de cuatro movimientos de "La Ronde Suite" alrededor de enero de 1955. La MJQ maniobra con una gracia incuestionable, alternando el apoyo y el solo, cada uno tomando las riendas mientras los demás construyen sus contribuciones alrededor del respectivo solista. Las cuatro selecciones restantes se remontan a junio de 1953 y se destacan por "The Queen's Fancy", una fuga simple y refinada que lleva un aire distintivo de nobleza. "El dilema de Delaunay" es un contraste definitivo, ya que permite a los jugadores soltarse con algunos intercambios juguetones y divertidos que demuestran perfectamente su capacidad para deslizarse por la sinuosa síncopa. Tanto el discreto esplendor de "Otoño en Nueva York" como la igualmente sublime portada de "Pero no para mí" proporcionan algunos antecedentes familiares para que el MJQ colabore y quizás más directamente muestre sus esenciales habilidades de improvisación. En términos de entradas seminales del Cuarteto de Jazz Moderno, es difícil exceder la variedad de estilos y actuaciones reunidas en Django.
por Lindsay Planer Tracks:
Django
One Bass Hit
La Ronde Suite
Piano
Bass
Vibes
Drums
The Queen's Fancy
Delaunay's Dilemma
Autumn In New York
But Not For Me
Milano
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