Name: Complete Last Concert
Brand: WEA
SKU: 314697
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Complete Last Concert

Rating

Album: Complete Last Concert
#	Song Title		Time
1)	Softly As In A Mornig Sunrise	More Info...
2)	The Cylinder	More Info...
3)	Summertime	More Info...
4)	Really True Blues	More Info...
5)	What's New	More Info...
6)	Blues In The Mirror	More Info...
7)	Confirmation	More Info...
8)	Round Midnight	More Info...
9)	Night In Tunisla	More Info...
10)	Tears From The Children	More Info...
11)	Blues In H	More Info...
12)	England's Carol	More Info...
1)	The Golden Striker	More Info...
2)	One Never Knows	More Info...
3)	Trav'lin	More Info...
4)	Skating In Central Park	More Info...
5)	The Legendary Profile	More Info...
6)	Concierto De Aranjuez	More Info...
7)	The Jasmine Tree	More Info...
8)	In Memoriam	More Info...
9)	Django	More Info...
10)	Bags Groove	More Info...
3)	Summertime	More Info...	0:07
4)	Really True Blues	More Info...	0:05
5)	What's New?	More Info...	0:07
6)	Blues in a Minor	More Info...	0:07
7)	Confirmation	More Info...	0:04
8)	'Round Midnight	More Info...	0:07
9)	A Night in Tunisia	More Info...	0:05
10)	Tears from the Children	More Info...	0:05
11)	Blues In H	More Info...	0:05
12)	England's Carol	More Info...	0:05

Album: Complete Last Concert
#	Song Title		Time
1)	Softly As In A Mornig Sunrise	More Info...
2)	The Cylinder	More Info...
3)	Summertime	More Info...
4)	Really True Blues	More Info...
5)	What's New	More Info...
6)	Blues In The Mirror	More Info...
7)	Confirmation	More Info...
8)	Round Midnight	More Info...
9)	Night In Tunisla	More Info...
10)	Tears From The Children	More Info...
11)	Blues In H	More Info...
12)	England's Carol	More Info...
1)	The Golden Striker	More Info...
2)	One Never Knows	More Info...
3)	Trav'lin	More Info...
4)	Skating In Central Park	More Info...
5)	The Legendary Profile	More Info...
6)	Concierto De Aranjuez	More Info...
7)	The Jasmine Tree	More Info...
8)	In Memoriam	More Info...
9)	Django	More Info...
10)	Bags Groove	More Info...
3)	Summertime	More Info...	0:07
4)	Really True Blues	More Info...	0:05
5)	What's New?	More Info...	0:07
6)	Blues in a Minor	More Info...	0:07
7)	Confirmation	More Info...	0:04
8)	'Round Midnight	More Info...	0:07
9)	A Night in Tunisia	More Info...	0:05
10)	Tears from the Children	More Info...	0:05
11)	Blues In H	More Info...	0:05
12)	England's Carol	More Info...	0:05

Performer Notes

Modern Jazz Quartet: John Lewis (piano); Milt Jackson (vibraphone); Percy Heath (bass); Connie Kay (drums).
Recorded at Avery Fisher Hall, New York on November 25, 1974.
3 LPs on 2 CDs.
Modern Jazz Quartet: Milt Jackson (vibraharp); John Lewis (piano); Percy Heath (bass); Connie Kay (drums).
Recorded live at Avery Fisher Hall, New York on November 25, 1974. Includes liner notes by Nat Hentoff.
This two-disc live set features the Modern Jazz Quartet in its final concert (at New York City's Lincoln Center in 1974). Though the group would later reunite in the early '80s, there is the distinct feel of retrospective here, looking back on a career of remarkable invention and artistry. Both qualities are in ample evidence during this performance, which showcases the remarkable solo and ensemble playing of John Lewis (piano), Milt Jackson (vibes), Percy Heath (bass), and Connie Kay (drums).
The quartet is most notable for its blend of a chamber approach (in its use of the small group with carefully articulated interplay) and the rootsy groove of jazz. Though European classicism inside syncopated swing is (in many ways) the very structure of jazz, the MJQ drove the marriage home. (Even in appearance, they commanded respect by wearing tuxedos on stage.) Whether on standards ("Summertime," "A Night in Tunisia") or excellent originals ("Django," "Bags' Groove"), the MJQ display--in addition to superior musicianship--an abiding interest in history, tradition, and the integrity of the music. These traits help to make THE LAST CONCERT a suitably impressive exhibition by one of jazz's finest small ensembles.

Professional Reviews

Q (10/95, p.143) - 4 Stars - Excellent - "...The group's ever changing repertoire was always special, and there are some classic modern jazz tunes here..."