Saturday, July 3, 2010

Modern Jazz Quartet guys fascinate all of us

Grand and so exciting and yes beautiful jazz music moments. Yes, that sums up the joy that is listening to The Modern Jazz Quartet. I listened to their linear, melodious sounds today on this cheerful Saturday before the great joyfulness that is July 4th. I confess hearing the two good jazz standards, 'Django' and 'Round Midnight" were some marvelous listening times. I remember how happy I was hearing the engaging piano work of the creative John Lewis on piano and also it was fascinating hearing the grand vibes playing of the one and only Milt Jackson. This is what jazz is all about because you can tell when you hear the two fine guys--John Lewis and Milt Jackson--well they know so well how to make their improvisations sail across the bridges that are the music's measures. Their music is like seeing burnished gold leaf in an old-time picture frame shop. I love the grand sound that is jazz and I certainly love the superb music of The Modern Jazz Quartet. Enjoy this good Holiday weekend!

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