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The Modern Jazz Quartet – Fontessa (1956 Atlantic LP Vinyl)

The Modern Jazz Quartet

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About this pressing

Originally released in 1956 on Atlantic, Fontessa is one of the defining albums by The Modern Jazz Quartet — Milt Jackson (vibraphone), John Lewis (piano), Percy Heath (bass), and Connie Kay (drums). Known for their elegant chamber-jazz style, the MJQ balance sophistication with swing, blurring the lines between classical influence and modern jazz improvisation.

The title suite Fontessa shows the group’s playful side, inspired by the commedia dell’arte, while tracks like Woody ’n You and Angel Eyes highlight their ability to breathe fresh life into standards. With Jackson’s shimmering vibes and Lewis’s refined piano lines at the core, the quartet creates music that is polished, inventive, and deeply engaging.

A cornerstone of the MJQ catalogue, Fontessa is stylish, graceful, and endlessly listenable — the perfect entry point into their world of cool sophistication.

Vinyl: EX
Sleeve: EX
Obi: None

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Catalogue Number: P-6069A

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo

Country: Japan

Released: 1972

Tracklist

A1 Versailles (Porte De Versailles)
A2 Angel Eyes
A3 Fontessa
B1 Over The Rainbow
B2 Bluesology
B3 Willow Weep For Me
B4 Woodyn You

Release notes

Label: Atlantic – P-6069A
Series: Jazz Age
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
Country:Japan
Released: 1972
Genre: Jazz
Style: Bop, Cool Jazz

Credits:
Bass – Percy Heath
Drums – Connie Kay
Piano – John Lewis (2)
Vibraphone [Vibraharp] – Milt Jackson

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