Blues on Bach

by The Modern Jazz Quartet

Overview

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. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	10/25/1990
Label:	Atlantic
UPC:	0075678139321
Rank:	54529

Tracks

1. Regret?
2. Blues in B Flat
3. Rise up in the Morning
4. Blues in A Minor
5. Precious Joy
6. Blues in C Minor
7. Don't Stop This Train
8. Blues in H (B)
9. Tears from the Children

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Modern Jazz Quartet   Primary Artist
Milt Jackson   Vibraphone
John Lewis   Piano,Harpsichord
Percy Heath   Bass
Connie Kay   Drums,Percussion

Technical Credits

Scott Enyart   Photography
Nesuhi Ertegun   Producer
Johann Sebastian Bach   Composer
Gene Paul   Engineer,Remixing
Milt Jackson   Composer
John Lewis   Composer