The Jazz Show Episode July 17, 2017

Vibe Master Milt Jackson: "Opus De Jazz"

9:04pm - 12:39am

Vibraphonist Milt Jackson is an acknowledged pioneer of Modern Jazz. Jackson s brought the vibes into the modern era. He was inspired mostly by Lionel Hampton but forged his own concept and sound on that instrument and gave birth and inspiration to people of his era like Terry Gibbs, Joe Roland, Cal Tjader and others and of course influenced the younger players like Gary Burton, Dave Pike and especially Bobby Hutcherson who in turn inspired present day players like Steve Nelson, Stefon Harris and Warren Wolf. Jackson was the most prominent voice of the famous Modern Jazz Quartet who were together for over 40 years. Jackson recorded a lot on his own and this album which is tonight's Jazz Feature is one of his gems. The album is called "Opus De Jazz" and aside from Jackson, the co-star is the great flutist/tenor saxophonist Frank Wess. Frank is on flute for 3 of the 4 tunes and plays tenor saxophone on one. Flute and vibes is a wonderful combination. Jackson and Wess are backed superbly by the elegant Hank Jones on piano, Eddie Jones (no relation) on bass and the great drummer Kenny Clarke. This is a delightful album that could convert the most anti-Jazz listener into a fan. Check out "Opus De Jazz" tonight for the real deal that's also easy on the ears.

Track Listing:

Opus De Funk
Milt Jackson · Opus De Jazz
Opus Pocus
Milt Jackson · Opus De Jazz
You Leave Me Breathless
Milt Jackson · Opus De Jazz
Opus and Interlude
Milt Jackson · Opus De Jazz
Giant Steps
John Coltrane · Giant Steps
Naima
John Coltrane · Giant Steps
Spiritual
John Coltrane · Live at The Village Vanguard
Impressions
John Coltrane · Live at The Village Vanguard
Transition
John Coltrane · Transition
Dear Lord
John Coltrane · Transition
Back to Back
The Montgomery Brothers · Groove Yard
Groove Yard
The Montgomery Brothers · Groove Yard
Way Cross Town
Carl Perkins · Introducing Carl Perkins
The Lady Is A Tramp
Carl Perkins · Introducing Carl Perkins
Marblehead
Carl Perkins · Introducing Carl Perkins
That's Your Red Wagon
Anita O'Day 7 Cal Tjader · Time For Two
Peel Me A Grape
Anita O'Day & Cal Tjader · Time For Two
An Occasional Man
Anita O'Day & Cal Tjader · Time For Two
Duke of York
Jodi Proznick · Foundations
Dancing Sunbeam
Jodi Proznick · Foundations
Night Flight
"Big" John Patton · Oh Baby!