The Last Concert - The Modern Jazz Quartet - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

The Modern Jazz Quartet’s 'The Last Concert' stands as a poignant farewell from one of jazz’s most refined ensembles. Captured live in 1974, this double LP finds John Lewis, Milt Jackson, Percy Heath, and Connie Kay at the height of their collective powers, delicately weaving together classical structure and improvisational freedom. Each note is infused with the group’s signature balance of cool sophistication and subtle swing, honoring a legacy built on decades of musical camaraderie. The setlist traverses original compositions and jazz standards, each rendered with a clarity and lyricism that underscores the MJQ’s unique voice in the jazz pantheon. There’s a palpable sense of occasion here—an emotional resonance that lingers in the interplay between piano and vibraphone, and in the gentle propulsion of bass and drums. 'The Last Concert' isn’t just a document of a historic night; it’s a celebration of modern jazz’s potential for both restraint and expression. Collectors and newcomers alike will find this album an essential listen—an artifact of musical grace marking the end of an era, yet as fresh and stirring as ever on vinyl. Track List: A1 - Softly As In A Morning Sunrise - 6:29 A2 - The Cylinder - 5:30 A3 - Summertime - 7:49 A4 - Trav'lin' - 5:39 B1 - Blues In A Minor - 7:47 B2 - One Never Knows - 7:24 B3 - Bags' Groove - 6:43 C1 - Confirmation - 4:53 C2 - 'Round Midnight - 7:35 C3 - Night In Tunisia - 5:20 C4 - The Golden Striker - 5:27 D1 - Skating In Central Park - 6:34 D2 - Django - 6:12 D3 - What's New? - 7:12