Milt Jackson – Milt Jackson & The Thelonious Monk Quintet (Blue Note / Classic Vinyl Series)

Milt Jackson’s Milt Jackson & The Thelonious Monk Quintet (Blue Note / Classic Vinyl Series) is an essential for any vinyl enthusiast. Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition on 180-gram LP Vibraphonist Milt Jackson appeared 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 lineup of the Modern Jazz Quartet with John Lewis on piano, Percy Heath on bass, and Kenny Clarke on drums, plus Lou Donaldson on alto saxophone. This edition includes high-quality pressings and a detailed recount of the album’s influential moments, from recording sessions to its role in shaping musical trends.