Milt Jackson and The Thelonious Monk Quartet (1958) (Classic Vinyl Series): Vinyl 2LP

VibraphonistMilt Jacksonappeared on a number of Blue Note sessions throughout the bebop era in the late 1940s and early 1950s including a 1952 date under his leadership which featured the original line-up of the Modern Jazz Quartet withJohn Lewison piano,Percy Heathon bass, andKenny Clarkeon drums, plusLou Donaldsonon alto saxophone. That year Blue Note released the 10 LPWizard of the Vibeswhich includedJacksonsmemorable theme Bags Groove. In 1956, Blue Note transitioned to the 12 LP and began the fabled 1500 Series, releasing the expanded LPMilt Jackson and The Thelonious Monk QuintetBLP 1509with added tracks from 1948 and 1951 dates led byMonk, including a quartet date withJohn Simmonson bass andShadow Wilsonon drums, as well as a quintet date withSahib Shihabon alto saxophone,Al McKibbonon bass, andArt Blakeyon drums.

This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is mono, all-analog, mastered byKevin Grayfrom the original masters, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

Tracklist:

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: Misterioso (Alternate Master)
B4: Evidence
B5: Lillie (Alternate Master)
B6: Four In One (Alternate Master)