Modern Jazz Quartet

Vinyl Records and Rare LPs:

	A Quartet Is A Quartet Is A Quartet Used - Vinyl - 1420 Rare Plum & Orange Mono Original Featuring Quartetto Di Milano & Hungarian Gypsy Quartet. Small Area Of Spray Paint On Cover Hence more
	Art Of The Modern Jazz Quartet New - Vinyl - SD 2-301 Sealed 2LP Gatefold Compilation. Small Shrink-Wrap Tears. Featured Guest Appearances By Sonny Rollins And Jimmy Giuffre. 1841 Broadway Address Labels First Pressing. A Great Intro To MJQ. more
	At Birdland Used Import - SM 3785 1975 Italian reissue on tan & blue Joker label design. more
	At Music Inn, Volume 2 Used - Vinyl - SD 1299 Beautiful 1958 Deep Groove Green Label Stereo Original. Features Special Guest Star, Sonny Rollins. more
	Best Of New - Vinyl - SD 1546 Sealed 1970 First Pressing. more
	Best Of The Modern Jazz Quartet New - Vinyl - 2405 423 Sealed 1988 Compilation. more
	Blues At Carnegie Hall New - Vinyl - SD 1468 Beautiful, Sealed 1965 Original In Heavy-Duty Laminated Gatefold Cover. more
	Blues At Carnegie Hall Used - Vinyl - SD 1468 Red & Green Label Stereo Housed In A Heavy-Duty Gatefold Cover Still In Shrink Wrap. LP Appears Glossy, Unplayed. Their Classic Carnegie Hall Concert Recorded In 1965. more
	Blues At Carnegie Hall Used - Vinyl - SD 1468 Circa 1975 US gatefold reissue, Presswell pressing with Warner logo in rim text. NM- jacket with wrinkle at spine. Their classic Carnegie Hall concert recorded in 1965. "Blues at Carnegie Hall is a live Atlantic set from 1966, with the Modern Jazz Quartet performing eight blues-based compositions. In addition to such familiar pieces as the inevitable "Bags' Groove," "Ralph's New Blues" (dedicated to jazz critic Ralph Gleason), and "The Cylinder," there are a few newer pieces (including "Home," which is similar to Lee Morgan's hit "The Sidewinder") included for variety. This predictable but consistently swinging set is particularly recommended to fans of vibraphonist Milt Jackson." All Music Guide – Scott Yanow more
	Blues At Carnegie Hall Audiophile - New - MFSL 1-206 Sealed 1994 Limited, numbered audiophile reissue from Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab; #6036. Tiny ding to bottom right corner. "Blues at Carnegie Hall is a live Atlantic set from 1966, with the Modern Jazz Quartet performing eight blues-based compositions. In addition to such familiar pieces as the inevitable "Bags' Groove," "Ralph's New Blues" (dedicated to jazz critic Ralph Gleason), and "The Cylinder," there are a few newer pieces (including "Home," which is similar to Lee Morgan's hit "The Sidewinder") included for variety. This predictable but consistently swinging set is particularly recommended to fans of vibraphonist Milt Jackson." All Music Guide – Scott Yanow more
	Blues At Carnegie Hall Audiophile - Used - MFSL 1-206 1994 Limited, numbered audiophile reissue from Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab; #0310. Clean jacket with insert; vinyl has some light surface noise on opening run-ins but this dissipates and is a lovely listen overall. "Blues at Carnegie Hall is a live Atlantic set from 1966, with the Modern Jazz Quartet performing eight blues-based compositions. In addition to such familiar pieces as the inevitable "Bags' Groove," "Ralph's New Blues" (dedicated to jazz critic Ralph Gleason), and "The Cylinder," there are a few newer pieces (including "Home," which is similar to Lee Morgan's hit "The Sidewinder") included for variety. This predictable but consistently swinging set is particularly recommended to fans of vibraphonist Milt Jackson." All Music Guide – Scott Yanow more
	Blues At Carnegie Hall New - Vinyl - SD 1468 Sealed 1965 Heavy-Duty Gatefold Stereo. Label Variation Unknown. Priced As A 2nd Issue. more
	Blues At Carnegie Hall Audiophile - Vinyl - MFSL 1-206 Sealed 1994 Limited Edition, Half-Speed Mastered, 200gm Anadisc Housed In A Deluxe Gatefold Cover. This Is Very Low Number 0004. more
	Blues On Bach New - Vinyl - SD 1652 Sealed 1974 Original. more
	Blues On Bach Used - Vinyl - SD 1652 1974 Original Still In Shrink Wrap. Appears Virtually Unplayed. more
	Blues On Bach Used - Vinyl - SD 1652 1974 US original Monarch promo copy. Saw cut and scotch tape along bottom seam. First pressing on Rockefeller labels with no Warner Communications logo. Promo sticker affixed to jacket. Scotch tape along bottom seam. "This album has an interesting concept, alternating four original blues with five adaptations of melodies from classical works by Bach. The Modern Jazz Quartet had long been quite adept in both areas, and despite a certain lack of variety on this set (alternating back and forth between the two styles somewhat predictably), the music is largely enjoyable. Vibraphonist Milt Jackson, pianist John Lewis (doubling here on harpsichord), bassist Percy Heath, and drummer Connie Kay were still all very much in their musical prime during the 21st year of the MJQ's existence." All Music Guide – Scott Yanow more
	Blues On Bach New - Vinyl - P 10356A New, Unplayed Japanese Pressing With Obi Featuring Rare, Alternate Cover Art. more
	Comedy New - Vinyl - P 6097A Rare Japanese Pressing In Gatefold Jacket With Obi. Diahann Carroll Sings On "La Cantatrice." New, Unplayed Copy. more
	Concert In Japan '66 Used - Vinyl - P-5536~7A Rare 1976 Japan Only 2LP Embossed Gatefold Original With Obi. Also Includes A Rare, Promotional Warner Pioneer Corporation 10 Inch By Nine Inch Gold Bordered Card Autographed In Black Sharpie By All Four Members: John Lewis, Connie Kay, Milt Jackson And Percy Heath. Both LPs Appear Glossy, Unplayed. Small Cut Corner. An Outstanding Live Performance Recorded At Kosei-Nenkin Kaikan, Tokyo On March 14th, 1966. more
	Concert In Japan '66 Used Import - P-5536~7A Clean 1976 Japan only 2LP embossed gatefold original without Obi or insert. Light fading to jacket; Unable to confirm if this pressing had a green Obi or brown Obi. An Outstanding Live Performance Recorded At Kosei-Nenkin Kaikan, Tokyo on March 14th, 1966. more
	Concorde Used - Vinyl - OJC 002 Out Of Print, OJC Reissue With Hype Sticker On Shrink. Appears Glossy, Unplayed. 5 Star Jazz! more
	Concorde Used - Vinyl - OJC 002 Mint, Out Of Print Reissue In Shrink With Obi. Their First Album Recorded Specifically For Release On The LP Format. 5 Star Jazz! more
	Concorde New - Vinyl - 002 Sealed OJC Reissue With Obi Of Prestige 7005. CC. more
	Concorde Used - Vinyl - PRLP 7005 Archival Quality 1955 Deep Groove Mono Original. 446 W 50th ST. N.Y.C. Labels. more
	Django Used - Vinyl - OJC 057 OJC Reissue. Appears Unplayed. more
	Django New - Vinyl - SMJ 6502 (M) New, Unplayed Japanese Pressing With Obi. more
	Django New - Vinyl - OJC 057 Sealed OJC Early Pressing With Obi. CC. more
	Django Used - Vinyl - PRLP 7057 Beautiful Deep Groove Mono (203, South Washington Address) Pressing Housed In A Heavy-Duty Laminated Jacket. Reissues Prestige 10 Inch PRLP 170 "Modern Jazz Quartet, Volume 2" Plus Half Of Prestige 10 Inch PRLP 160 "Modern Jazz Quartet With Milt Jackson" Both Recorded In 1953. more
	Django Used - Vinyl - P-7057 1983 Repress. more
	Django Audiophile - Vinyl - 7057 Sealed, Out Of Print, Limited Edition 180gm 2LP 45rpm Set. This Is Number 0616 Of Only 1,000 Pressings. more
	Echoes - Together Again, 1984 New - Vinyl - D2312-142 Sealed 1984 Original, CC. more
	Echoes - Together Again, 1984 Used - Vinyl - D2312 142 1984 Original Recorded At RCA Studios, New York. Shrink Wrap Still Intact. Glossy, Unplayed Condition. more
	Echoes - Together Again, 1984 New - Vinyl - D2312-142 Sealed, Hard To Find 1984 Original. more
	Echoes - Together Again, 1984 Used - Vinyl - D2312-142 1984 Pressing On The Pablo Records Sister Label "Pablo Today", Still In Shrink. Corner Cut. more
	European Concert New - Vinyl - SD 2-603 Sealed 2LP Stereo Gatefold (Label Variation Unknown, But We Believe This Heavy Package Is The Blue & Green Label First Issue) “Long Considered One Of, If Not THE Classic Album From The Modern Jazz Quartet, European Concert Defines Them Simultaneously As A Recording Entity As Well As A Working Band. MJQ Presented Jazz In The Context Of A Formally Structured Environment, Much Like A Chamber Group In The Classical Context. Within The Band, The Groove Of Milt Jackson's Vibes Met The Solid Swing Of Connie Kay's Drums, The Funky Strut Of Percy Heath's Bass, And The Elegant Classicism Of John Lewis's Piano. The MJQ Were Able, In A Context That Pushed At Jazz's Boundaries From The Outside, To Create A Music That Swung Without Edges Or Fragmented Harmonic Structures. The Show Included The Finest Moments Of Their Early Recording Career In A Live Setting. One Listen To "Django" Will Make Your Head Swim, With Its Sparse Rhythmic Texture That Is Still Driving And Lewis' Rag Melody Line When It Encounters The Pure Stretch Of The Polytonal Rhythms Jackson Is Laying Down. If It Weren't For Heath The Entire Thing Would Become Unglued, Because He Was The Hinge On This Set. Top Recommendation.” Thom Jurek, AMG. more
	European Concert Used - Vinyl - SD 2-603 Beautiful 2LP Blue & Green Label With Swirl Logo Stereo Original Housed In A Heavy-Duty Laminated Gatefold Jacket. Both LPs Appear Unplayed. “Long Considered One Of, If Not THE Classic Album From The Modern Jazz Quartet, European Concert Defines Them Simultaneously As A Recording Entity As Well As A Working Band. MJQ Presented Jazz In The Context Of A Formally Structured Environment, Much Like A Chamber Group In The Classical Context. Within The Band, The Groove Of Milt Jackson's Vibes Met The Solid Swing Of Connie Kay's Drums, The Funky Strut Of Percy Heath's Bass, And The Elegant Classicism Of John Lewis's Piano. The MJQ Were Able, In A Context That Pushed At Jazz's Boundaries From The Outside, To Create A Music That Swung Without Edges Or Fragmented Harmonic Structures. The Show Included The Finest Moments Of Their Early Recording Career In A Live Setting. One Listen To "Django" Will Make Your Head Swim, With Its Sparse Rhythmic Texture That Is Still Driving And Lewis' Rag Melody Line When It Encounters The Pure Stretch Of The Polytonal Rhythms Jackson Is Laying Down. If It Weren't For Heath The Entire Thing Would Become Unglued, Because He Was The Hinge On This Set. Top Recommendation.” Thom Jurek, AMG. more
	European Concert Used - Vinyl - SD 2-603 Mid-late 70's 2LP Stereo reissue on the Red & Green Atlantic label with Warner logo in rim text. VG++ Jacket. Housed In A Heavy-Duty Laminated Gatefold Jacket. “Long Considered One Of, If Not THE Classic Album From The Modern Jazz Quartet, European Concert Defines Them Simultaneously As A Recording Entity As Well As A Working Band. MJQ Presented Jazz In The Context Of A Formally Structured Environment, Much Like A Chamber Group In The Classical Context. Within The Band, The Groove Of Milt Jackson's Vibes Met The Solid Swing Of Connie Kay's Drums, The Funky Strut Of Percy Heath's Bass, And The Elegant Classicism Of John Lewis's Piano. The MJQ Were Able, In A Context That Pushed At Jazz's Boundaries From The Outside, To Create A Music That Swung Without Edges Or Fragmented Harmonic Structures. The Show Included The Finest Moments Of Their Early Recording Career In A Live Setting. One Listen To "Django" Will Make Your Head Swim, With Its Sparse Rhythmic Texture That Is Still Driving And Lewis' Rag Melody Line When It Encounters The Pure Stretch Of The Polytonal Rhythms Jackson Is Laying Down. If It Weren't For Heath The Entire Thing Would Become Unglued, Because He Was The Hinge On This Set. Top Recommendation.” All Music Guide - Thom Jurek. more
	European Concert Used - Vinyl - SD 2-603 70's 2LP gatefold reissue, Presswell pressing. Glossy, VG++ vinyl, light bag imprint. Crisp gatefold jacket. A refined live recording that captures the Modern Jazz Quartet at its most poised and expressive. Recorded during the group’s European tour, the performance highlights the ensemble’s signature blend of chamber-jazz elegance and subtle swing. With Milt Jackson’s luminous vibraphone, John Lewis’s thoughtful piano, Percy Heath’s steady bass, and Connie Kay’s understated percussion, European Concert unfolds with clarity, balance, and musical precision. A sophisticated live document from one of jazz’s most polished ensembles. more
	European Concert Volume One Used - Vinyl - 1385 1962 Blue & Green Label Mono Original Housed In A Laminated Jacket. Appears Unplayed. more
	Fontessa Used - Vinyl - 1231 1956 Black Label Mono Original. Laminated Cover. Their First Album On Atlantic. more
	Fontessa New - Vinyl - P 7517A New, Unplayed Japanese Pressing With Obi. more
	Fontessa Used - Vinyl - SD 1231 Stunning Deep Groove Stereo Blue & Green Label With Fan Logo Housed In A Heavy-Duty Laminated Jacket. 4 1/2 Stars In All Music Guide. more
	Fontessa New - Vinyl - SD 1231 Sealed Stereo (Label Variation Unknown, But Not A First Pressing) Housed In An Embossed Jacket. Recorded In 1956. more
	Fontessa Used - Vinyl - 1231 1975 US reissue; Presswell pressing with Warner logo in rim text. Their first album on Atlantic. "This LP has a particularly strong all-around set by the Modern Jazz Quartet. While John Lewis' "Versailles" and an 11-minute "Fontessa" show the seriousness of the group (and the influence of Western classical music), other pieces (such as "Bluesology," "Woody 'N You" and a pair of ballads) look toward the group's roots in bop and permit the band to swing hard." All Music Guide – Scott Yanow more
	For Ellington Used - Vinyl - 90926 Hard To Find 1988 Original Still In Shrink Wrap. more
	Germany 1956 & 1958 New - Vinyl - 101730 Sealed 2013 180gm Original. Compiles Two Studio Sessions, One From 1956 And One From 1958. more
	In Memoriam New - Vinyl - LD 3001 Sealed, Rare 1974 Original. Full Symphony Orchestra Accompaniment Conducted By Maurice Peres. more
	In Memoriam Used - Vinyl - 90130 Original Pressed On Pure Virgin Vinyl. Full Symphony Orchestra Accompaniment Conducted By Maurice Peres. Shrink Wrap Intact. Appears Glossy, Unplayed. more
	In Memoriam Used - Vinyl - LD 3001 1974 US Promotional Label. Full Symphony Orchestra Accompaniment Conducted By Maurice Peres. Pink Promo Sticker On Front Cover. more
	In Memoriam Used - Vinyl - LD 3001 Clean 1974 US original promo copy; "Not For Sale" printed on labels. Light crease on jacket. John Lewis (piano and composer), Milt Jackson (vibraphone), Percy Heath (bass), and Connie Kay (drums)—had regrouped after a brief hiatus, and this recording reflected both their renewed artistic vigor and a contemplative homage to the past. The album also features "Jazz Ostinato" and "Adagio from the Guitar Concerto: Concierto de Aranjuez," further exemplifying the group's penchant for integrating classical works and techniques into their repertoire. The Modern Jazz Quartet's approach on "In Memoriam" is marked by their signature restraint, elegance, and intricate interplay, serving both as a reflection on musical legacies and as an assertion of their own place within jazz history. The record stands as a testament to the group's long-standing commitment to sophisticated musical fusion and serves as a significant chapter in the MJQ's storied evolution. more
	In Memoriam Used - Vinyl - 90130-1-Y 1984 repress. John Lewis (piano and composer), Milt Jackson (vibraphone), Percy Heath (bass), and Connie Kay (drums)—had regrouped after a brief hiatus, and this recording reflected both their renewed artistic vigor and a contemplative homage to the past. The album also features "Jazz Ostinato" and "Adagio from the Guitar Concerto: Concierto de Aranjuez," further exemplifying the group's penchant for integrating classical works and techniques into their repertoire. The Modern Jazz Quartet's approach on "In Memoriam" is marked by their signature restraint, elegance, and intricate interplay, serving both as a reflection on musical legacies and as an assertion of their own place within jazz history. The record stands as a testament to the group's long-standing commitment to sophisticated musical fusion and serves as a significant chapter in the MJQ's storied evolution. more
	In Memoriam New - Vinyl - 90130 Sealed 1974 Original Pressed On Pure Virgin Vinyl. Clean Cut Out Hole. Full Symphony Orchestra Accompaniment Conducted By Maurice Peres. more
	Last Concert New - Vinyl - SD 2-909 Sealed 1975 2LP Gatefold Original. Recorded At Avery Fisher Hall. Crisp Corners, No Cut-Out Holes. more
	Last Concert Used - Vinyl - SD 2-909 1975 2LP Gatefold Original Recorded At Avery Fisher Hall. Both LPs Appear Glossy, Unplayed. more
	Last Concert Used - Vinyl - P 6321-2 Japanese 2LP Gatefold With Obi. more
	Legendary Profile Used - Vinyl - SD 1623 2nd Label Still I Shrink Wrap. Appears Unplayed. more
	Legendary Profile New - Vinyl - SD 1623 Sealed 1972 Laminated Jacket Original. Pristine First Pressing. more
	Legendary Profile Used - Vinyl - SD 1623 1975 US reissue housed in laminated jacket with Atlantic company inner. Saw cut; VG++/EX player. Warner logo in rim text. more
	Live At The Lighthouse Audiophile - Used - MFSL 1-090 1984 Half-Speed Mastered Rarity Pressed In Japan By JVC. Two corner dings/bumps. "This fairly obscure LP by the Modern Jazz Quartet features fresh material and improvisations that are both swinging and creative. Pianist John Lewis' "The Spiritual" and "Baseball," along with vibraphonist Milt Jackson's "Novamo" and "For Someone I Love," comprise half the program, and it is Jackson's influence that seems to be the weightier one here. Jackson and the MJQ always rose to the challenge of a crowd. There are also excellent ballad renditions of "The Shadow of Your Smile" and "What's New." The bluesier side of the band is what's mostly on display here, and the MJQ plays up to its usual level. None of the classic group's recordings should be passed by." All Music Guide – Scott Yanow more
	Live At The Lighthouse Used - Vinyl - SD 1486 1974 US reissue; Labels indicate a Monarch pressing. Still in shrink with Atlantic company inner (some light wear to the inner). more
	Live At The Lighthouse Used - Vinyl - SD 1486 1967 Blue & Green Label, Monarch Press. Swirl Logo Label Stereo Original. Possible Repress In Non-Laminated Jacket. "This Fairly Obscure Pp By The Modern Jazz Quartet Features Fresh Material And Improvisations That Are Both Swinging And Creative. Pianist John Lewis' "The Spiritual" And "Baseball," Along With Vibraphonist Milt Jackson's "Novamo" And "For Someone I Love," Comprise Half The Program, And It Is Jackson's Influence That Seems To Be The Weightier One Here. Jackson And The MJQ Always Rose To The Challenge Of A Crowd. There Are Also Excellent Ballad Renditions Of "The Shadow Of Your Smile" And "What's New." The Bluesier Side Of The Band Is What's Mostly On Display Here, And The MJQ Plays Up To Its Usual Level. None Of The Classic Group's Recordings Should Be Passed By." AMG Review By Scott Yanow. more
	Live At The Lighthouse Used - Vinyl - SD 1486 1967 Blue & Green Label, Monarch Press. First Edition Housed In A Laminated Cover. Swirl Logo Label Stereo Original. "This Fairly Obscure Pp By The Modern Jazz Quartet Features Fresh Material And Improvisations That Are Both Swinging And Creative. Pianist John Lewis' "The Spiritual" And "Baseball," Along With Vibraphonist Milt Jackson's "Novamo" And "For Someone I Love," Comprise Half The Program, And It Is Jackson's Influence That Seems To Be The Weightier One Here. Jackson And The MJQ Always Rose To The Challenge Of A Crowd. There Are Also Excellent Ballad Renditions Of "The Shadow Of Your Smile" And "What's New." The Bluesier Side Of The Band Is What's Mostly On Display Here, And The MJQ Plays Up To Its Usual Level. None Of The Classic Group's Recordings Should Be Passed By." AMG Review By Scott Yanow. more
	Live At The Lighthouse Audiophile - Vinyl - MFSL 1-090 Factory Sealed Half-Speed Mastered Rarity. Pristine Copy. Recorded Live In Hermosa Beach, California. more
	Live At The Lighthouse New - Vinyl - SD 1486 Sealed And Pristine Stereo Pressing. Label Variation Unknown. more
	Lonely Woman Used - Vinyl - SD 1381 Stunning 1962 Mono Blue & Green Label (With White Fan Logo) In Heavy Duty Laminated Jacket. Conservative VG++ Player. more
	Lonely Woman Used Import - P-7547A Beautiful 1977 Japanese reissue without Obi but has insert; Price code is "¥2,200". "Having sponsored Ornette Coleman at the School of Jazz near Lennox, MA, pianist and composer John Lewis helped launch the controversial career of one of the last great innovators in jazz. Lewis' support of the ragtag Texas native was somewhat unique in jazz circles at the time and even surprising, especially considering the gulf between the classical jazz formality of his group the Modern Jazz Quartet and Coleman's radical notions of free improvisation. Nevertheless, Lewis not only saw in Coleman the first jazz genius since bebop's Parker, Gillespie, and Monk, but put pay to the praise with the MJQ's 1962 rendition of one of Coleman's most famous numbers, "Lonely Woman." (Along with Art Pepper's 1960 version of "Tears Inside," this was one of the earliest of Coleman covers done.) The 1962 Atlantic album of the same name turns out to be one of the band's best efforts. Lewis and fellow MJQ members Milt Jackson, Percy Heath, and Connie Kaye capitalize on the dramatic theme of "Lonely Woman" while adding a bit of chamber music complexity to the mix. The quartet doesn't take Coleman's free form harmolodic theory to heart with a round of quixotic solos, but the group does spotlight the often overlooked strength of his compositional ideas. And while the MJQ further plies its knack for involved pieces on Lewis originals like "Fugato" and "Trieste," the group also balances out the set with looser material more in tune with Jackson's blues and swing sensibilities. A great disc that's perfect for the curious jazz lover." All Music Guide – Stephen Cook more
	Lonely Woman New - Vinyl - P 7547A New, Unplayed Japanese Pressing With Obi. more
	MJQ New - Vinyl - COJY 9059 New, Unplayed Japanese Mono Pressing With Obi. more
	Modern Jazz Quartet New - Vinyl - PR 24005 Sealed 2LP 70's All Analogue Gatefold Compilation Taken From Prestige Mono Albums Django, Condcorde And MJQ. more
	Modern Jazz Quartet Used - Vinyl - PRST- 24005 70's All-analogue gatefold remastered; Likely a reissue with secondary shoulder pressing ring. Compiled from from Prestige Mono albums Django, Condcorde and MJQ. more
	Modern Jazz Quartet New - Vinyl - 1265 Sealed 1957 Deep Groove Black And Silver Label Mono Original Housed In A Heavy-Duty Laminated Jacket. more
	Modern Jazz Quartet Used - Vinyl - MG 12046 1955 Deep Groove Mono Original Housed In A Laminated Jacket. more
	Modern Jazz Quartet Audiophile - Vinyl - MFSL 1-205 Factory Sealed 1994, Limited Edition 200gm Anadisc Half-Speed Master Housed In A Deluxe Gatefold Jacket. This Is Low Number 0588. more
	Modern Jazz Quartet Used - Vinyl - MFSL 1-205 Limited Edition 200gm Anadisc Half-Speed Master Housed In A Deluxe Gatefold Jacket. This Is Number 0490. more
	Modern Jazz Quartet Used - Vinyl - SD 1265 1973 Stereo Reissue (75 Rockefeller Plaza Address On Labels) Housed In A Heavy-Duty Jacket With The 1841 Broadway Address. Shrink Wrap Intact. LP Appears Glossy, Unplayed. Includes "A Night In Tunisia," "Yesterdays" And More. An Overlooked Gem. more
	Modern Jazz Quartet Audiophile - Vinyl - MFSL 1-205 Limited Edition 200gm Anadisc Half-Speed Master Housed In A Deluxe Gatefold Jacket. This Is Number 3101. Appears Unplayed. Small Corner Crease. more
	Modern Jazz Quartet Audiophile - Vinyl - MFSL 1-205 Pristine 1994 Limited Edition 200gm Anadisc Half-Speed Master Housed In A Deluxe Gatefold Jacket. This Is Number 0669. Cover And LP Are Unplayed/Unused. more
	Modern Jazz Quartet Used - Vinyl - 91 7604 3LP Stereo Box Set. Covers 1952-1974 And Features Richie Kamuca, Jimmy Cleveland And Others. Start Of A Split On The Spine Looks Like A Razor Cut. All Three LPs Appear Unplayed. An All-Analogue Steal At Six Bucks. more
	Modern Jazz Quartet New - Vinyl - P 7518A New, Unplayed Japanese Pressing With Obi. An Excellent Alternative To The Expensive And Out Of Print Mobile Fidelity Pressing. more
	Modern Jazz Quartet Used - Vinyl - SD 1265 Stunning Deep Groove Green Label Stereo Original Housed In A Heavy-Duty Laminated Jacket. more
	Modern Jazz Quartet New - Vinyl - SD 1265 Sealed Heavy Vinyl Stereo With "Stereo" Embossed In White On The Front Cover. We Are Not Sure If This Is A Deep Groove First Pressing. more
	Modern Jazz Quartet And Orchestra New - Vinyl - SD 1359 Sealed 1961 Stereo Original. more
	Modern Jazz Quartet At Music Inn New - Vinyl - P 7553A New, Unplayed Japanese Pressing With Obi. more
	More From The Last Concert Used - Vinyl - SD 8806 1981 Original Featuring Previously Unreleased Tracks From 1974. Shrink Wrap Intact. Appears Unplayed. more
	More From The Last Concert New - Vinyl - P 7533A New, Unplayed Japanese Original With Obi. Recorded In 1974 At Avery Fisher Hall. more
	More From The Last Concert Used - Vinyl - SD 8806 1981 US Original Monarch Pressing With Die-Cut Atlantic Company Inner. Featuring Previously Unreleased Tracks From 1974. Shrink Wrap Intact. "This Single Lp, Along With Its Predecessor (Vols. 1 And 2 Of The Last Concert) Would Find The Modern Jazz Quartet Giving Their Final Concert, Breaking Up After 22 Years Not To Regroup Until Nearly Seven Years Later. Most Of The Famous Selections Were On The Earlier Set So The Seven Tracks On This Lp Are Of A More Recent Vintage. Highlights Include "Really True Blues," "Blues In H," And "In Memoriam"; The Latter Is Given A 16-Minute Rendition. This Was A Historic Night That Luckily Preceded A Lengthy Vacation Rather Than A Permanent Retirement." All Music Guide – Scott Yanow more
	More From The Last Concert Used - Vinyl - SD 8806 Pristine 1981 Original Featuring Previously Unreleased Tracks From 1974. Shrink Wrap Intact. "This Single Lp, Along With Its Predecessor (Vols. 1 And 2 Of The Last Concert) Would Find The Modern Jazz Quartet Giving Their Final Concert, Breaking Up After 22 Years Not To Regroup Until Nearly Seven Years Later. Most Of The Famous Selections Were On The Earlier Set So The Seven Tracks On This Lp Are Of A More Recent Vintage. Highlights Include "Really True Blues," "Blues In H," And "In Memoriam"; The Latter Is Given A 16-Minute Rendition. This Was A Historic Night That Luckily Preceded A Lengthy Vacation Rather Than A Permanent Retirement." AMG - Scott Yanow. more
	Night In Tunisia Used - Vinyl - K 40355 UK Pressing. more
	No Sun In Venice New - Vinyl - P 7520A New, Unplayed Japanese Pressing With Obi. more
	No Sun In Venice Used - Vinyl - SD 1284 Near Mint Deep Groove Green Label Stereo Original Housed In A Heavy-Duty Laminated Jacket. more
	Plastic Dreams Used - Vinyl - SD 1589 1971 White Label Promo, Laminated Gatefold Original. Snookie Young, Joe Newman, Garnett Brown, Jimmy Buffington And Don Butterfield Play On Two Tracks. more
	Plastic Dreams Used - Vinyl - SD 1589 1971 White Label Promo Housed In A Gatefold Jacket. Snookie Young, Joe Newman, Garnett Brown, Jimmy Buffington And Don Butterfield Play On Two Tracks. more
	Plastic Dreams New - Vinyl - P 8173A New, Unplayed Japanese Gatefold With Obi. more
	Plastic Dreams New - Vinyl - SMAS-94000 Sealed 1971 2nd Issue Record Club Gatefold (We Believe These Were Pressed By Capitol). "This Was As Close As The MJQ Ever Got To Making A Pop Album, And The Production Work Of Arif Mardin Reflects That Idea. The Opener, "Walkin' Stomp," Reasserts This Concept In A Big Way; It Is As Far Into Playing Pure Funk That The MJQ Ever Got, With Percy Heath Laying Down A Solid Groove And Milt Jackson Contributing A Brilliant, Blazing Solo. While There Is Nothing Else In The MJQ's Book Like "Trav'lin," Martin Williams Stated That It Was "Another One Reminiscent Of Their Early Pieces." The Title Track, "Plastic Dreams," Is A Reflective And Relaxed Tune That Benefits From Lewis' Employment Of The Harpsichord Over The Piano. The Version Of "Piazza Navona" Here Utilizes Five Horns And Is Like An Entirely Different Composition From The One That Appeared On The Comedy And Lewis' Album The Golden Striker In 1960. It Has An Irresistibly Catchy, Entirely New Introductory Figure That Winds Its Way Through The Piece, And Once You Hear It On Plastic Dreams, You'll Miss It When You Listen To The Older Versions. Despite The Lukewarm Criticism That Has Attended To It, Plastic Dreams Is One Of The MJQ's Most Exploratory Efforts, Though In The Opposite Direction From Albums Like Third Stream Music. As Such, Plastic Dreams Deserves Pride Of Place As One Of The Late, And Last, High-Water Marks To Be Found Among Their Studio Work During Their Regular Period Of Activity, And It Remains One Of The Most Hip Sounding And Easily Enjoyed Of The MJQ's Albums More Than Thirty Years On." Uncle Dave Lewis, AMG. more
	Plastic Dreams Used - Vinyl - SD 1589 Beautiful 1971 Laminated Gatefold (75 Rockefeller Address, Warner Communications). Appears Glossy, Unplayed. Snookie Young, Joe Newman, Garnett Brown, Jimmy Buffington And Don Butterfield Play On Two Tracks. more
	Plays For Lovers Used - Vinyl - PR 7421 1960 Second Label Stereo Compilation. more
	Plays For Lovers Used - Vinyl - PR 7421 1960 Stereo Compilation in shrink. In "Plays for Lovers," the Modern Jazz Quartet offers a collection that is both a testament to their sophisticated and nuanced approach to jazz and a tender exploration of the genre's romantic side. The album, which compiles tracks recorded between the 1950s and 1960s, showcases the group's impeccable interplay and subtle, yet profound, artistry. At the heart of their sound is the seamless integration of John Lewis's elegant piano lines with Milt Jackson's soulful vibraphone melodies, underpinned by Percy Heath's resonant bass and Connie Kay's understated drumming. The Quartet's ability to balance intricate arrangements with emotional depth is evident throughout the album, making it a quintessential listen for those who appreciate the softer, more introspective facets of jazz. Renowned for their ability to blend classical influences with the spontaneity of jazz, the Modern Jazz Quartet employs this approach to great effect on "Plays for Lovers." Each track is rendered with a meticulous attention to detail, yet retains a sense of warmth and intimacy that invites the listener into a world of subtle passion and refined emotion. The album serves not only as a showcase of the group's technical prowess and compositional skill but also as a reminder of the quartet's unique place in the history of jazz. Their music, often characterized by its restraint and elegance, finds a perfect expression in this collection, offering a listening experience that is both soothing and profoundly engaging. more
	Plays Jazz Classics Used - Vinyl - PR 7425 Early 70's Green Label Electronic Stereo Pressing Still In Shrink Wrap. Vinyl Appears Unplayed. more
	Pyramid Used - Vinyl - SD-1325 1962 Blue & Green Label Stereo 2nd Press In Shrink. The Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ) was formed in 1952 and was made up of John Lewis on piano, Milt Jackson on vibraphone, Percy Heath on bass, and Connie Kay on drums. "Pyramid" was the 10th studio album by the MJQ and was recorded in August 1959 in New York City. The album features a mix of original compositions by John Lewis, as well as covers of songs by other jazz musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk. The title track, "Pyramid," was inspired by Egyptian architecture and features a complex, polyrhythmic structure that was characteristic of the MJQ's style. The album also includes the popular jazz standard "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)," which was originally written by Duke Ellington. more
	Pyramid Used - Vinyl - P-7521A 1976 Japanese reissue; No Obi but has insert. Pristine vinyl, NM- jacket shows hint of ring wear and light fade at spine. "This Is A Strong Recording From The Modern Jazz Quartet, With Inventive Versions Of John Lewis' "Vendome," Ray Brown's "Pyramid," Jim Hall's "Romaine," And Lewis' Famous "Django," Along With Cooking Jams On "How High The Moon" And "It Don't Mean A Thing." The Mjq Had Become A Jazz Institution By This Time, But They Never Lost Their Creative Edge, And Their Performances (Even On The Remakes) Are Quite Stimulating, Enthusiastic, And Fresh." All Music Guide – Scott Yanow more
	Pyramid Used - Vinyl - SD 1325 1976 US Reissue; Specialty Pressing Still In Shrink. "This Is A Strong Recording From The Modern Jazz Quartet, With Inventive Versions Of John Lewis' "Vendome," Ray Brown's "Pyramid," Jim Hall's "Romaine," And Lewis' Famous "Django," Along With Cooking Jams On "How High The Moon" And "It Don't Mean A Thing." The Mjq Had Become A Jazz Institution By This Time, But They Never Lost Their Creative Edge, And Their Performances (Even On The Remakes) Are Quite Stimulating, Enthusiastic, And Fresh." AMG - Scott Yanow. more
	Pyramid Used - Vinyl - SD 1325 Early 1970s Red & Green Label Analogue Stereo Reissue. Cover Still In Shrink. more
	Pyramid New - Vinyl - P 7521A New, Unplayed Japanese Pressing With Obi. more
	Pyramid New - Vinyl - SD 1325 Factory Sealed Stereo Housed In A Textured Jacket With The 157 West 57 Street Address On The Rear Jacket. Recorded In 1960 We Believe This Is A 2nd Issue Blue & Green Label, Possibly A Red & Green. “This Is A Strong Recording From The Modern Jazz Quartet, With Inventive Versions Of John Lewis' "Vendome," Ray Brown's "Pyramid," Jim Hall's "Romaine," And Lewis' Famous "Django," Along With Cooking Jams On "How High The Moon" And "It Don't Mean A Thing." The MJQ Had Become A Jazz Institution By This Time, But They Never Lost Their Creative Edge, And Their Performances (Even On The Remakes) Are Quite Stimulating, Enthusiastic, And Fresh.” more
	Reunion At Budokan 1981 New - Vinyl - D 2308 243 Sealed 1985 Original. CC. more
	Reunion At Budokan, 1981 New - Vinyl - P-13011 New, Unplayed Japanese Original With Obi. more
	Sheriff New - Vinyl - P 7549A New, Unplayed Japanese Pressing With Obi. more
	Space New - Vinyl - STAO 3360 Sealed 1969 Split Apple Label Heavy-Duty Gatefold Original. Clean Cut Out Hole. more
	Space New - Vinyl - SAPCOR 10 New, Unplayed 1996 Split Apple Label UK Reissue With Custom Inner Sleeve. more
	The Comedy Used - Vinyl - SD 1390 Beautiful Red & Green 2nd Label Stereo Housed In A Heavy-Duty Original Embossed And Laminated Jacket. Appears Unplayed. Recorded In 1962. more
	The Comedy Used - Vinyl - SD 1390 1962 Blue & Green Label Stereo Original Housed In A Heavy-Duty, Laminated Gatefold Cover. Appears Unplayed. more
	The Comedy Used Import - P-7551A Clean 1977 Japanese reissue without Obi but has insert. Diahann Carroll sings on "La Cantatrice." An interesting, suite based album from the MJQ. more
	The Last Concert Used - Vinyl - SD 2-909 1975 2LP gatefold original recorded at Avery Fisher Hall November 25th, 1974. NM- jacket. Produced by Ilhan Mimaroglu. The Modern Jazz Quartet, established in 1952, was an influential American jazz ensemble renowned for its sophisticated integration of classical music structures with jazz improvisation—a style sometimes referred to as "third stream." The group’s core lineup featured vibraphonist Milt Jackson, pianist John Lewis, bassist Percy Heath, and drummer Connie Kay. Their refined approach, formal presentation, and innovative compositions helped redefine the boundaries of jazz, making them central figures in the post-bop era and appealing to both jazz aficionados and classical music enthusiasts alike. more
	The Legendary Profile Used - Vinyl - SD 1623 Circa 1975 US reissue; Monarch pressing with Warner logo in rim text. "This is an MJQ album that, for most fans, is somewhat off the beaten path. At a time when they had left Apple Records to return to Atlantic, and when fusion was just getting started, the group incorporate more Brazilian music in the mix, and John Lewis plays Fender Rhodes electric piano on two tracks. While their laid-back, mellow, chamber-like sound is very much intact, the rules of sonic preparation had changed, and the band followed in kind. Drummer Connie Kay even adds a bit of R&B funk to the proceedings, as on the chunky opener and title track, which is very atypical for the group. One of two Lewis originals, "Valeria" is a light bossa nova, energized as it goes along, while the absolute beauty of "Romance" is marinated in waltz pace with accenting cymbal zings -- the perfect candlelight-and-wine dinner music. Milt Jackson's work on vibes never wavered over the years since his early bop days in Detroit, and he sounds as good as ever throughout the proceedings. The tracks where Lewis plays Rhodes include a long, tender, Latin-flavored version of Tim Hardin's "Misty Roses" in as foggy a mood as possible, and the shimmering ballad of Jackson's "The Martyr," where Kay's overtly cascading bells turn the piece completely atmospheric. Covering the pop song "What Now My Love?," in demure shades of late-night Rio, is in their comfort zone, but it's not the most substantive tune they have ever interpreted. Not an essential item in their catalog, this is reserved strictly for completists." All Music Guide – Michael G. Nastos more
	The Modern Jazz Quartet Used Import - P-7518A 1976 Japanese Pressing Without Obi But Has Insert. An Excellent Alternative To The Mofi Pressing. "Despite the unassuming title, this features a fine rendition of "Night in Tunisia" and a standout "Bags Groove"." All Music Guide – Ron Wynn more
	The Modern Jazz Quartet Audiophile - New - MFSL 1-205 Crisp Factory Sealed 1994, Limited Edition 200gm Anadisc Half-Speed Master From Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, Housed In A Deluxe Gatefold Jacket. This Is Low Number 2919. "Despite the unassuming title, this features a fine rendition of "Night in Tunisia" and a standout "Bags Groove"." All Music Guide – Ron Wynn more
	The Modern Jazz Quartet Plays “No Sun In Venice” Used - Vinyl - SD 1284 1968-1973 Stereo Reissue On Green & Red Atlantic Labels With Broadway Address With Company Printed Inner. No Additional Blue "Stereo" Stamp To Front Cover. VG++ Vinyl. Strong VG+ Jacket; Still Has Nice Lamination With Gentle Shelf Wear. First Released In 1958; Quartet Line Up Was John Lewis, Piano; Milt Jackson, Vibraharp; Percy Heath, Bass & Connie Kay, Drums. Engineered By Tom Dowd. more
	The Modern Jazz Quartet Plays George Gershwin's Porgy & Bess Used - Vinyl - SD-1440 Circa 1968 US Richmond reissue on red & green Broadway labels, housed in a laminated jacket. Saw cut at top seam. “The Modern Jazz Quartet, A Group Legendary For It's Feats During Their Heyday In The Cool Bop Period Of Jazz Music, Shares With The Listener A Brilliant Effort Encompassing Their Impression Of Composer George Gershwin's "Porgy And Bess." Acclaimed By Encyclopedia Britannica As "The Greatest American Musical Drama Ever Written," The Modern Jazz Quartet Perform It At The Highest Level Of Creative Flair To Pay Homage To A Marvel Of Composition With The Utmost Degree Of Sincerity And Respect. This Is A Piece That Gershwin Took A Full 11 Months To Compose And Nine Months To Orchestrate, All Based On The Initial Inspiration From A Drama Written By Playwright Dorothy Heyward. Opening Up The Score Is Gershwin's Dazzling And Seductive Tune "Summertime," A Landslide Mark Of Musical Brilliance. So Daring And Stylish Do The Quartet Seem, That They Bring Quite A Sense Of Dynamics And Energy To The Performance. The Percussive Textures Of Connie Kay On Drums And Percy Heath On Bass Blend In Beautifully With The Lush Dual Sound Of John Lewis On Piano And Milt Jackson On The Vibraharp. The Second Tune, "Bess, You Is My Women," Is An Up-Tempo Delight Of Soaring Swing, With A Combination Of Dashing Walking Basslines And Sweetly Decorated Melody Chops. "My Man's Gone Now" Is A Savvy Piece That Deeply Grips The Listener's Soul And Sweeps Them Away. Alluring And Charming In Content, One Can Sincerely Feel The Band Has Spoken Confidently, Not Diminishing Its Avant-Garde Form. Two Other Tunes Of Note On The Record Are "I Love Porgy," A Sentimental And Softly Done Ballad, And "It Ain't Necessarily So," Quite A Mesmerizing Tune Encompassing A Vast Array Of Changing Meters. Sweetly Syncopated, This Jam Is Quite A Roller Coaster Ride. The Modern Jazz Quartet Is Alive And Well In This Effort, Thoroughly Brewing With Overbearing Optimism. Lavish In Orchestration, Shining With Dexterity, It Is No Wonder That It Is Rare To Find Such A Group That Can Emulate George Gershwin's Work With Such Spontaneity And Prowess. The Music Is Felt In The Text Of A Discretely Tight Yet Unpredictable Setting, Yet The Band Doesn't Fail To Go Overboard On Taste. Well Versed In Direction And Refreshing In Statement, The Modern Jazz Quartet Invents Gershwin In A New Fashion, With A Personality In And Of Their Own.” Shawn M. Haney, AMG. more
	The Modern Jazz Quartet Plays George Gershwin's Porgy & Bess New - Vinyl - SD 1440 Factory Sealed 1965 Heavy Vinyl Blue & Green Label With Fan Logo Stereo Original. “The Modern Jazz Quartet, A Group Legendary For It's Feats During Their Heyday In The Cool Bop Period Of Jazz Music, Shares With The Listener A Brilliant Effort Encompassing Their Impression Of Composer George Gershwin's "Porgy And Bess." Acclaimed By Encyclopedia Britannica As "The Greatest American Musical Drama Ever Written," The Modern Jazz Quartet Perform It At The Highest Level Of Creative Flair To Pay Homage To A Marvel Of Composition With The Utmost Degree Of Sincerity And Respect. This Is A Piece That Gershwin Took A Full 11 Months To Compose And Nine Months To Orchestrate, All Based On The Initial Inspiration From A Drama Written By Playwright Dorothy Heyward. Opening Up The Score Is Gershwin's Dazzling And Seductive Tune "Summertime," A Landslide Mark Of Musical Brilliance. So Daring And Stylish Do The Quartet Seem, That They Bring Quite A Sense Of Dynamics And Energy To The Performance. The Percussive Textures Of Connie Kay On Drums And Percy Heath On Bass Blend In Beautifully With The Lush Dual Sound Of John Lewis On Piano And Milt Jackson On The Vibraharp. The Second Tune, "Bess, You Is My Women," Is An Up-Tempo Delight Of Soaring Swing, With A Combination Of Dashing Walking Basslines And Sweetly Decorated Melody Chops. "My Man's Gone Now" Is A Savvy Piece That Deeply Grips The Listener's Soul And Sweeps Them Away. Alluring And Charming In Content, One Can Sincerely Feel The Band Has Spoken Confidently, Not Diminishing Its Avant-Garde Form. Two Other Tunes Of Note On The Record Are "I Love Porgy," A Sentimental And Softly Done Ballad, And "It Ain't Necessarily So," Quite A Mesmerizing Tune Encompassing A Vast Array Of Changing Meters. Sweetly Syncopated, This Jam Is Quite A Roller Coaster Ride. The Modern Jazz Quartet Is Alive And Well In This Effort, Thoroughly Brewing With Overbearing Optimism. Lavish In Orchestration, Shining With Dexterity, It Is No Wonder That It Is Rare To Find Such A Group That Can Emulate George Gershwin's Work With Such Spontaneity And Prowess. The Music Is Felt In The Text Of A Discretely Tight Yet Unpredictable Setting, Yet The Band Doesn't Fail To Go Overboard On Taste. Well Versed In Direction And Refreshing In Statement, The Modern Jazz Quartet Invents Gershwin In A New Fashion, With A Personality In And Of Their Own.” Shawn M. Haney, AMG. more
	The Modern Jazz Quartet Plays George Gershwin's Porgy & Bess Used - Vinyl - 1440 1965 Mono, Red & Purple Label Original. “The Modern Jazz Quartet, A Group Legendary For It's Feats During Their Heyday In The Cool Bop Period Of Jazz Music, Shares With The Listener A Brilliant Effort Encompassing Their Impression Of Composer George Gershwin's "Porgy And Bess." Acclaimed By Encyclopedia Britannica As "The Greatest American Musical Drama Ever Written," The Modern Jazz Quartet Perform It At The Highest Level Of Creative Flair To Pay Homage To A Marvel Of Composition With The Utmost Degree Of Sincerity And Respect. This Is A Piece That Gershwin Took A Full 11 Months To Compose And Nine Months To Orchestrate, All Based On The Initial Inspiration From A Drama Written By Playwright Dorothy Heyward. Opening Up The Score Is Gershwin's Dazzling And Seductive Tune "Summertime," A Landslide Mark Of Musical Brilliance. So Daring And Stylish Do The Quartet Seem, That They Bring Quite A Sense Of Dynamics And Energy To The Performance. The Percussive Textures Of Connie Kay On Drums And Percy Heath On Bass Blend In Beautifully With The Lush Dual Sound Of John Lewis On Piano And Milt Jackson On The Vibraharp. The Second Tune, "Bess, You Is My Women," Is An Up-Tempo Delight Of Soaring Swing, With A Combination Of Dashing Walking Basslines And Sweetly Decorated Melody Chops. "My Man's Gone Now" Is A Savvy Piece That Deeply Grips The Listener's Soul And Sweeps Them Away. Alluring And Charming In Content, One Can Sincerely Feel The Band Has Spoken Confidently, Not Diminishing Its Avant-Garde Form. Two Other Tunes Of Note On The Record Are "I Love Porgy," A Sentimental And Softly Done Ballad, And "It Ain't Necessarily So," Quite A Mesmerizing Tune Encompassing A Vast Array Of Changing Meters. Sweetly Syncopated, This Jam Is Quite A Roller Coaster Ride. The Modern Jazz Quartet Is Alive And Well In This Effort, Thoroughly Brewing With Overbearing Optimism. Lavish In Orchestration, Shining With Dexterity, It Is No Wonder That It Is Rare To Find Such A Group That Can Emulate George Gershwin's Work With Such Spontaneity And Prowess. The Music Is Felt In The Text Of A Discretely Tight Yet Unpredictable Setting, Yet The Band Doesn't Fail To Go Overboard On Taste. Well Versed In Direction And Refreshing In Statement, The Modern Jazz Quartet Invents Gershwin In A New Fashion, With A Personality In And Of Their Own.” Shawn M. Haney, AMG. more
	The Modern Jazz Quartet Plays George Gershwin's Porgy & Bess Used - Vinyl - AT 1440 1966 Stereo original in shrink. "The Modern Jazz Quartet Plays George Gershwin's Porgy & Bess" stands out as a superb example of their interpretative genius. The MJQ Gershwin interpretation showcases the quartet's ability to respectfully reimagine classic material, transforming the opera's rich emotional tapestry into a series of elegant instrumental jazz pieces. Listeners experience the intricate interplay between Milt Jackson's lyrical vibraphone and John Lewis's precise piano, supported by the steadfast rhythm section, creating a truly unique and memorable jazz Porgy & Bess experience for fans of classic jazz albums. more
	The Modern Jazz Quartet Plays George Gershwin's Porgy & Bess Used - Vinyl - SD 1440 1965 Heavy Vinyl Blue & Green Label With Fan Logo Stereo Original. “The Modern Jazz Quartet, A Group Legendary For It's Feats During Their Heyday In The Cool Bop Period Of Jazz Music, Shares With The Listener A Brilliant Effort Encompassing Their Impression Of Composer George Gershwin's "Porgy And Bess." Acclaimed By Encyclopedia Britannica As "The Greatest American Musical Drama Ever Written," The Modern Jazz Quartet Perform It At The Highest Level Of Creative Flair To Pay Homage To A Marvel Of Composition With The Utmost Degree Of Sincerity And Respect. This Is A Piece That Gershwin Took A Full 11 Months To Compose And Nine Months To Orchestrate, All Based On The Initial Inspiration From A Drama Written By Playwright Dorothy Heyward. Opening Up The Score Is Gershwin's Dazzling And Seductive Tune "Summertime," A Landslide Mark Of Musical Brilliance. So Daring And Stylish Do The Quartet Seem, That They Bring Quite A Sense Of Dynamics And Energy To The Performance. The Percussive Textures Of Connie Kay On Drums And Percy Heath On Bass Blend In Beautifully With The Lush Dual Sound Of John Lewis On Piano And Milt Jackson On The Vibraharp. The Second Tune, "Bess, You Is My Women," Is An Up-Tempo Delight Of Soaring Swing, With A Combination Of Dashing Walking Basslines And Sweetly Decorated Melody Chops. "My Man's Gone Now" Is A Savvy Piece That Deeply Grips The Listener's Soul And Sweeps Them Away. Alluring And Charming In Content, One Can Sincerely Feel The Band Has Spoken Confidently, Not Diminishing Its Avant-Garde Form. Two Other Tunes Of Note On The Record Are "I Love Porgy," A Sentimental And Softly Done Ballad, And "It Ain't Necessarily So," Quite A Mesmerizing Tune Encompassing A Vast Array Of Changing Meters. Sweetly Syncopated, This Jam Is Quite A Roller Coaster Ride. The Modern Jazz Quartet Is Alive And Well In This Effort, Thoroughly Brewing With Overbearing Optimism. Lavish In Orchestration, Shining With Dexterity, It Is No Wonder That It Is Rare To Find Such A Group That Can Emulate George Gershwin's Work With Such Spontaneity And Prowess. The Music Is Felt In The Text Of A Discretely Tight Yet Unpredictable Setting, Yet The Band Doesn't Fail To Go Overboard On Taste. Well Versed In Direction And Refreshing In Statement, The Modern Jazz Quartet Invents Gershwin In A New Fashion, With A Personality In And Of Their Own.” Shawn M. Haney, AMG. more
	The Modern Jazz Quartet Plays One Never Knows - Original Film Score For “No Sun In Venice” Used - Vinyl - SD 1284 1963 Blue & Green Label. Blue Debossed Stereo Stamp On Heavy-Duty, Laminated Cover. Small Corner Crease & Light Laminate Wear. more
	The Modern Jazz Quartet Plays One Never Knows - Original Film Score For “No Sun In Venice” Used - Vinyl - 1284 1962 Mono 2nd Pressing. more
	The Sheriff Used - Vinyl - SD 1414 1972 Red & Green Label Stereo Reissue. Small Saw Cut. Appears Unplayed. more
	The Sheriff Used - Vinyl - SD 1414 1964 Mono Blue & Green Label Stereo Original. Vinyl Is Near Mint. more
	The Sheriff Used - Vinyl - SD 1414 1972 Red & Green Label Stereo Reissue Still In Shrink. Appears Unplayed. more
	The Sheriff Used - Vinyl - SD 1414 1964 Blue & Green Label Stereo Original Still In Shrink more
	The Sheriff Used Import - P-7549A 1976/1977 Japanese reissue without Obi but has insert. Released for the Japanese "Jazz-Forever Excellent" series, from Warner-Pioneer. "Recorded in 1963, The Sheriff features the Modern Jazz Quartet in fine swinging form. The program is not as sharply focused as on some of the earlier Atlantic releases, but it is compelling nonetheless. There are four originals by pianist John Lewis, including the fleeting, bluesy title cut, and the moody, spacious "In a Crowd" -- originally composed for the 1961 film A Milanese Story. Its stepped-up time signature and series of phrases played by Milt Jackson grounds the tune in blues, but Lewis' solo feels more like a solo trumpet breezing through the center. The set includes Heitor Villa-Lobos' "Bachianas Brasileiras," a classical piece the quartet first performed with guitarist Laurindo Almeida. Bassist Percy Heath is stellar here, playing both arco and pizzicato and alternately moving the work forward with deftness and precision. Lewis and Jackson engage in gorgeous counterpoint throughout. It's knotty, but exotic and beautiful. Another Latin-based work here is Luiz Bonfa's brilliant "Carnival," which closes the set. Jackson's melodic interplay with Connie Kay's brushwork is subtle and rich, moving through a series of verses before Jackson takes it to the blues in his solo. Lewis keeps the pulse as Heath underscores the backbeat." All Music Guide – Thom Jurek more
	The Sheriff New - Vinyl - SD 1414 Sealed Stereo Original. The quartet's signature blend of classical, blues, and bebop influences is on full display here, with each member contributing their own distinct voice to the ensemble. Pianist John Lewis's lush harmonies set the tone for the album, while Milt Jackson's vibraphone and Percy Heath's bass provide a rich, textured backdrop. But perhaps the real standout on this record is drummer Connie Kay, whose propulsive rhythms and intricate fills drive each track forward with a sense of urgency and excitement. In short, "The Sheriff" is a must-listen for the Jazz collector who appreciates the MJQ. more
	The Sheriff Used - Vinyl - SD 1414 1964 US Stereo original with Atlantic company inner. VG++ player, light bag rash. Tiny corner bumps. more
	Third Stream Music Used Import - P-7519A 1976 Japanese reissue housed in a beautiful matte jacket; No Obi but has insert. Featuring Special Guests, Jimmy Giuffre and The Beaux Arts String Quartet. "This Atlantic release has some unusual performances by the Modern Jazz Quartet. Two selections ("Da Capo" and "Fine") combine the MJQ, which is comprised of vibraphonist Milt Jackson, pianist John Lewis, bassist Percy Heath, and drummer Connie Kay, with the Jimmy Giuffre 3 (Giuffre on clarinet and tenor, with guitarist Jim Hall and bassist Ralph Pena) on "Exposure"; six chamber classical musicians add color, and a pair of other numbers ("Conversation" and the very successful "Sketch") match the MJQ with the Beaux Arts String Quartet. There is plenty of thought-provoking music on this disc even if the idea of creating a third stream between jazz and classical music never came to pass." All Music Guide – Scott Yanow more
	Third Stream Music New - Vinyl - SD 1345 Sealed 70's Reissue Featuring Jimmy Giuffre, Jim Hall, Manny Zegler & More. more
	Third Stream Music New - Vinyl - SD 1345 Sealed 70's Stereo Reissue. Featuring Special Guests, Jimmy Giuffre And The Beaux Arts String Quartet. more
	Third Stream Music New - Vinyl - P 7519A New, Unplayed Japanese Pressing In Gold Foil Jacket With Obi. Features Jimmy Giuffre And The Beaux Arts String Quartet. more
	This One's For Basie New - Vinyl - 28MJ 3500 Sealed 1985 Japanese Original With Obi. Different Cover Art Than The US Release. “Despite The Title Of This Album, The Music On This 1985 Studio Set From The Modern Jazz Quartet Is Not A Program Of Count Basie Tunes (With The Exception Of "Topsy") Although Basie Apparently Liked The John Lewis Composition "D And E." The Other Unrelated Music Is Highlighted By An Unaccompanied Feature For Vibraphonist Milt Jackson ("Nature Boy"), "Reunion Blues" And Three More Complex Pieces From Pianist John Lewis. Overall This LP Gives Listeners A Fine Example Of The Music Of The MJQ During The 1980s.” Scott Yanow, All Music Guide. more
	Three Windows Used - Vinyl - 81761 1987 Original, Small Saw Cut. Features The New York Chamber Orchestra. LP Is Mint. more
	Three Windows New - Vinyl - 81761 Sealed, Hard To Find 1987 Original. Features The New York Chamber Orchestra. more
	Together Again Used - Vinyl - 2308 244 1984 Original Recorded At Montreux In 1982. Gold Promo Stamp On Cover. more
	Together Again New - Vinyl - D 2308 244 Sealed 1982 Original Recorded Live At Montreux. First Copy We Have Had In Stock In Seven Years. more
	Topsy-This One's For Basie Used - Vinyl - 2310 Mint 1985 Original In Shrink Wrap. more
	Topsy....This One's For Basie Used - Vinyl - 2310 917 1985 Original. Cut Corner. Appears Unplayed. more
	Topsy...This One's For Basie Used - Vinyl - 2319=0 917 1985 Original Still In Shrink Wrap. LP Appears Glossy, Unplayed. more
	Topsy: This One's For Basie New - Vinyl - 2310-917 Sealed 1985 Original. Tracks Are: "Reunion Blues," "Nature Boy," "Topsy," "S And E," "Valeria," "Milano" And "Le Cannet." more
	Under The Jasmin Tree Used - Vinyl - ST 3353 1968 Split Apple Label, Heavy Vinyl Original Still In Shrink more
	Under The Jasmin Tree New - Vinyl - ST 3353 Sealed 1969 Split Apple Label Original. more
	Under The Jasmin Tree New - Vinyl - SAPCOR 4 New, Unplayed 1991 UK Split Apple Label Gatefold Reissue. Mastered From The Origina Two-Track Stereo Master Mix Tapes. more
	Under The Jasmin Tree Used - Vinyl - ST 3353 1969 Split Apple Label, Heavy Vinyl . "Free" Is Perforated In The Top Right Corner. Featuring Milt Jackson, Percy Heath, Connie Kay And John Lewis. more

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