The Complete Last Concert

by The Modern Jazz Quartet

Overview

The Modern Jazz Quartet broke up after the concert documented on this double CD. It would be nearly seven years before the group got back together again but it certainly went out on top. Mostly revisiting their greatest hits, the MJQ is heard on this two-fer playing inspired versions of such songs as "Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise," "Bags' Groove," "Skating in Central Park," "Confirmation," "The Golden Striker," and, of course, "Django." This set is a real gem (the music is essential for all serious jazz collections), featuring vibraphonist Milt Jackson, pianist John Lewis, bassist Percy Heath, and drummer Connie Kay at their very best.

Product Details

Release Date:	05/02/1989
Label:	Imports
UPC:	0075678197628
catalogNumber:	939153
Rank:	7482

Tracks

Disc 1

1. Softly as in a Morning Sunrise
2. The Cylinder
3. Summertime
4. Really True Blues
5. What's New?
6. Blues in A Minor
7. Confirmation
8. 'Round Midnight
9. Night in Tunisia
10. Tears From the Children
11. Blues in H (B)
12. England's Carol

Disc 2

1. The Golden Striker
2. One Never Knows
3. Trav'lin'
4. Skating in Central Park
5. The Legendary Profile
6. Concierto de Aranjuez
7. The Jasmine Tree
8. In Memoriam
9. Django
10. Bags' Groove

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Modern Jazz Quartet   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

George Gershwin   Composer
Joaquín Rodrigo   Composer
Sigmund Romberg   Composer
Dizzy Gillespie   Composer
Milt Jackson   Composer
John Lewis   Composer
Cootie Williams   Composer
Bob Haggart   Composer
Johann Sebastian Bach   Composer
Nesuhi Ertegun   Producer
Ilhan Mimaroglu   Producer
Thelonious Monk   Composer
Frank Paparelli   Composer
Charlie Parker   Composer