The Modern Jazz Quartet & Orchestra
Modern Jazz Quartet · 1960
42 min · 6 tracks · cool jazz
A seamless blend of cool jazz improvisation infused with orchestral sophistication and intricate arrangements.
The Modern Jazz Quartet & Orchestra is an album by Modern Jazz Quartet, released in 1960. A seamless blend of cool jazz improvisation infused with orchestral sophistication and intricate arrangements. 'The Modern Jazz Quartet & Orchestra' received critical acclaim for its innovative fusion of jazz and orchestral music, influencing future collaborations between these genres. The album solidified the quartet's place in the jazz canon and contributed to the cool jazz movement's evolution during the late 1950s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does The Modern Jazz Quartet & Orchestra sound like?
A seamless blend of cool jazz improvisation infused with orchestral sophistication and intricate arrangements. Rooted in cool jazz.
What makes The Modern Jazz Quartet & Orchestra by Modern Jazz Quartet notable?
'The Modern Jazz Quartet & Orchestra' received critical acclaim for its innovative fusion of jazz and orchestral music, influencing future collaborations between these genres. The album solidified the quartet's place in the jazz canon and contributed to the cool jazz movement's evolution during the late 1950s. In 1960, the Modern Jazz Quartet was firmly established in the jazz scene, following their breakthrough album 'Fontessa' (1956). 'The Modern Jazz Quartet & Orchestra' marks a significant collaboration with classical elements, showcasing their versatility just as they were gaining national recognition.
How many songs are on The Modern Jazz Quartet & Orchestra?
The Modern Jazz Quartet & Orchestra has 6 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Around the Blues 8:29
- 2 Divertimento Standout 8:14
- 3 England's Carol Standout 6:39
- 4 Concertino for Jazz Quartet & Orchestra: First Movement Standout 6:39
- 5 Concertino for Jazz Quartet & Orchestra: Second Movement Passacaglia 6:35
- 6 Concertino for Jazz Quartet & Orchestra: Third Movement 5:54
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