The Modern Jazz Quartet - 1957 Cologne Gürzenich Concert Hall
Review by Jillian Aarsvold
The Modern Jazz Quartet's 1957 Cologne Gürzenich Concert Hall album is a masterpiece of jazz music. The quartet's legendary lineup of John Lewis on piano, Milt Jackson on vibraphone, Percy Heath on bass, and Connie Kay on drums delivers a stunning performance that exemplifies the group's signature sound.
The album features a mix of original compositions and classic jazz standards, all played with the group's signature precision and elegance. From the opening track, "Django," to the closing number, "How High the Moon," the quartet showcases their virtuosic playing and tight arrangements.
The standout performance on the album is undoubtedly Milt Jackson's solo on "Bags' Groove," which is a tour de force of vibraphone playing. The group's rendition of "Round Midnight" is also noteworthy, with Lewis's haunting piano playing perfectly capturing the melancholic mood of the tune.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Venice | 4:23 | |
| The Queen's Fancy | ||
| Woody'n You | 4:48 | |
| The Golden Striker | 4:20 | |
| Bess, Oh Where's My Bess | 5:13 | |
| Fontessa | 9:54 | |
| The Queen's Fancy | 3:45 | |
| Bess, Oh Where's My Bess | ||
| Three Windows | 7:23 | |
| 2 Degrees East 3 Degrees West | 5:38 | |
| Bluesology | 5:49 | |
| A Night in Tunisia | ||
| One Never Knows | 9:48 | |
| Woody'n You | ||
| A Night In Tunisia | 4:40 | |
| God Rest'ye Merry, Gentlemen | ||
| God Rest'ye Merry, Gentlemen | 5:48 |
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Catalog Numbers
N 78 006Labels
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Formats
- 2 × Vinyl
- LP
- Remastered
- 180 Gram
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Recorded At | Gürzenich, Köln |
| Copyright (c) | Delta Music & Entertainment GmbH & Co. KG |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Westdeutscher Rundfunk |
| Distributed By | Cargo Records |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Bass | Percy Heath |
| Drums | Connie Kay |
| Liner Notes | Karsten Mützelfeldt |
| Mastered By | Thomas Sehringer |
| Piano | John Lewis |
| Vibraphone | Milt Jackson |
Notes
- Recorded April 11, 1961 in Cologne at the Gürzenich Concert Hall
- Unreleased original master concert recording remastered.
- Gatefold, 180 gram vinyl.
- White paper and poly inner sleeves with central round holes.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 4049774780066
- Matrix / Runout (Side A - handwritten etched): 110313 A1 FK
- Matrix / Runout (Side B - handwritten etched): 110313 B2 KM
- Matrix / Runout (Side C - handwritten etched): 110314 C1 FK
- Matrix / Runout (Side D - handwritten etched): 110314 D1 FK
