The Modern Jazz Quartet – Pyramid (1960 Atlantic Japan Vinyl LP)
The Modern Jazz Quartet
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About this pressing
Released in 1960 on Atlantic, Pyramid finds The Modern Jazz Quartet — Milt Jackson (vibraphone), John Lewis (piano), Percy Heath (bass), and Connie Kay (drums) — at the height of their sophisticated, chamber-jazz style. The album blends cool elegance with bluesy swing, showing the group’s balance of restraint and warmth.
The title track, composed by Ray Brown, unfolds with intricate interplay and shimmering textures, while pieces like It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing) highlight their ability to reinterpret classics with poise and subtle fire. The album also includes originals like Django, cementing the quartet’s status as innovators of modern small-group jazz.
Stylish, inventive, and timeless, Pyramid is one of MJQ’s strongest releases — a perfect blend of classical influence and jazz tradition.
Vinyl: VG+
Sleeve: VG+
Obi: None
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Catalogue Number: ATL-5041
Format: Vinyl, LP, Mono
Country: Japan
Released: 1960
Tracklist
Tracklist
A1 Vendome
A2 Pyramid
A3 It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
B1 Django
B2 How High The Moon
B3 Romaine
Release notes
Release notes
Label: Atlantic – ATL-5041, Atlantic – 5041
Format: Vinyl, LP, Mono
Country: Japan
Released: 1960
Genre: Jazz
Style: Bop, Cool Jazz
Credits:
Bass – Percy Heath
Drums – Connie Kay
Piano – John Lewis
Vibraphone [Vibraharp] – Milt Jackson
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