Milt Jackson - Milt Jackson And The Thelonious Monk Quintet (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series) (LP)

A landmark artifact from the bebop era, Milt Jackson And The Thelonious Monk Quintet brings together some of the most vital jazz talent of the late 1940s and early 1950s. Featuring vibraphonist Milt Jackson alongside an extraordinary cast including John Lewis, Percy Heath, Kenny Clarke, Lou Donaldson, and Thelonious Monk himself, these sessions capture a pivotal moment in jazz history. Originally expanded as part of Blue Note's celebrated 1500 Series in 1956, the album even features cover art by the legendary designer Reid Miles in its first outing.

This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series edition presents the album in its original mono format, mastered by the renowned Kevin Gray directly from the original master tapes and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Optimal. Spanning recording sessions from 1948, 1951, and 1952, the album showcases the distinct musical personalities at play — particularly the contrast between Jackson's warm, fluid vibraphone work and Monk's uniquely angular approach to the same material. For fans of classic bebop and Blue Note's storied catalog, this release is a faithful and high-quality way to experience these historically significant recordings.

• Format: Vinyl
• Label: Blue Note
• Genre: Jazz
• Release Date: 03/18/2022
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TRACKS

A1. Lillie
A2. Tahiti
A3. What's New
A4. Bags' Groove
A5. On The Scene
A6. Willow Weep For Me
B1. Criss Cross
B2. Eronel
B3. Mysterioso (Alternate Master)
B4. Evidence
B5. Lillie (Alternate Master)
B6. Four In One (Alternate Master)