The Complete Last Concert
Modern Jazz Quartet · 1988
148 min · 22 tracks · cool jazz
A sublime blend of improvisational interplay and lyrical melodies, showcasing the Modern Jazz Quartet's sophisticated cool jazz style.
The Complete Last Concert is an album by Modern Jazz Quartet, released in 1988. A sublime blend of improvisational interplay and lyrical melodies, showcasing the Modern Jazz Quartet's sophisticated cool jazz style. This album is significant not only as a testament to the enduring artistry of the Modern Jazz Quartet but also for its critical reception, often praised in retrospectives for encapsulating the essence of their live performances. The release marked a notable point in jazz history, affirming the quartet's influence on subsequent generations of musicians and solidifying their place within the genre's pantheon. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does The Complete Last Concert sound like?
A sublime blend of improvisational interplay and lyrical melodies, showcasing the Modern Jazz Quartet's sophisticated cool jazz style. Rooted in cool jazz.
What makes The Complete Last Concert by Modern Jazz Quartet notable?
This album is significant not only as a testament to the enduring artistry of the Modern Jazz Quartet but also for its critical reception, often praised in retrospectives for encapsulating the essence of their live performances. The release marked a notable point in jazz history, affirming the quartet's influence on subsequent generations of musicians and solidifying their place within the genre's pantheon. Released in 1988, 'The Complete Last Concert' captures the final performance of the Modern Jazz Quartet, a group that had been pivotal in shaping cool jazz since their formation in 1952. This album serves as a poignant farewell, crystallizing their legacy as innovators and masters of jazz artistry over decades.
How many songs are on The Complete Last Concert?
The Complete Last Concert has 22 tracks, running approximately 148 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Softly as in a Morning Sunrise 6:27
- 2 The Cylinder 5:29
- 3 Summertime Standout 7:51
- 4 Really True Blues 5:29
- 5 What’s New? 7:13
- 6 Blues in A Minor 7:48
- 7 Confirmation 4:54
- 8 ’Round Midnight 7:35
- 9 Night in Tunisia 5:22
- 10 Tears From the Children 5:02
- 11 Blues in H (B) 5:30
- 12 England’s Carol 5:41
Disc 2
- 1 The Golden Striker 5:28
- 2 One Never Knows 7:25
- 3 Trav’lin’ 5:39
- 4 Skating in Central Park 6:33
- 5 The Legendary Profile 4:31
- 6 Concierto de Aranjuez Standout 10:52
- 7 The Jasmine Tree 4:07
- 8 In Memoriam 16:48
- 9 Django 6:10
- 10 Bags’ Groove 6:40
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