The vibraphonist's second solo LP, "Roll 'Em Bags," showcases Jackson alongside a quartet that includes legendary pianist Horace Silver and legendary drummer Connie Kay.
- The album was recorded in New York City on March 21, 1956.
- This recording features Milt Jackson playing his signature vibraphone, alongside piano, bass, and drums.
- "Roll 'Em Bags" reached number 10 on Billboard's Jazz Albums chart.
Milt Jackson was a jazz vibraphonist and guitarist, often associated with the seminal jazz group the Modern Jazz Quartet. He was known for his soulful, blues-inflected improvisations and his distinctive solo sound. In 1956, Jackson was at a creative peak, balancing his work with the MJQ with a prolific solo career that explored the harder-edged sounds emerging in jazz.
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