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Milt Jackson
Meet the artist
A vibraphonist closely associated with bebop and the Modern Jazz Quartet. His blues feeling and rounded sound gave the instrument an immediately recognisable warmth within varied ensembles. A rounded, warm vibraphone tone carries blues inflection.
Clear attacks and soft sustain combine in singing solos. Both the Modern Jazz Quartet's detailed ensembles and more open small-group sessions reveal his personality. Alongside saxophone, differences of attack and resonance become especially vivid. Listening for the rhythmic sharpness inside the gentle sound connects chamber-like precision with the emotional heat of blues.
Where to start listening
Alternate your attention between Coltrane's saxophone and the vibraphone, hearing contrasting colors connected by a shared blues language.
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Milt Jackson
Milt Jackson's vibraphone and John Coltrane's tenor saxophone share a small-group session. Contrasting tones find common ground in blues feeling and responsive phrasing.
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