This 1964 Verve album was fronted by two giants of jazz from the 1960s.
Bassist Ray Brown had played with musicians such as Art Tatum and Charlie Parker before joining Dizzy Gillespie's band in 1946 - where he was part of the rhythm section along with John Lewis and Kenny Clarke, and also vibe player Milt Jackson: the embryonic Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ). Brown went on to become a member of the Oscar Peterson trio and also recorded a lot as a session musician for Norman Granz's labels including Verve.
Milt Jackson played timpani and violin at High School but was minded to take up the vibraphone after hearing Lionel Hampton play in Benny Goodman's band. Discovered by Dizzy Gillespie, he was hired for Gillespie's sextet and big band, and then with the rhythm section went on to play as a quartet, initially as the Milt Jackson Quartet then the Modern Jazz Quartet (in 1952).
Brown had left the Milt Jackson Quartet by the time it became the MJQ (he was replaced by Percy Heath), but this 1964 Verve album reunited Brown and Jackson along with gospel singer Marion Williams who was starting out on a solo career after singing with the groups The Ward Singers and Stars of Faith.
Here is side 1 of the album . . .
Don't forget to switch to the HD setting for the best quality
Cartridge: Ortofon Xpression MC
Phono amp: Graham Slee Accession MC
Turntable: CTC Classic 301 with SME M2-12R
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Ray Brown |
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| Milt Jackson |
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| Marion Williams |
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