The Modern Jazz Quartet

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Active:
1952 - 1993, for 41 years.
Names:
Alternative names: MJQ.
Snapshot:
A Group with 93 releases. 4 members.

Biography

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The Modern Jazz Quartet was established in 1952 by Milt Jackson (vibraphone), John Lewis (piano, musical director), Percy Heath (bass), and Kenny Clarke (drums). Connie Kay replaced Clarke in 1955. Through the years the quartet had performed in several jazz styles, including bebop, cool jazz and third stream.

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Portrait Of The Modern Jazz Quartet

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The Modern Jazz Quartet In Concert

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Genres

Cool Jazz, Bebop, Jazz, Hard bop, Lounge, Post-bop. Vote on Genres

Discography

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Members

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John Lewis

John Lewis

founder member
Percy Heath

Percy Heath

founder member
Milt Jackson

Milt Jackson

founder member
    • 1952-1974
Kenny Clarke

Kenny Clarke

founder member
    • 1952-1955

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